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The WatchTime Q&A: Parmigiani Fleurier Founder Michel Parmigiani

Master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, founder of Parmigiani Fleurier, turned 70 in 2020, and the eponymous maison he founded in 1996 is commemorating this milestone birthday with the Toric Heritage, a limited-edition timepiece that takes its design cues, appropriately, from the first wristwatch that he ever designed. We spoke with Parmigiani about his trailblazing career in...

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Jan 29, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Chrono24 Founder and Co-CEO Tim Stracke

Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic, leading online luxury-watch marketplace Chrono24 achieved a wildly successful year in 2020, generating a 25 percent increase in volume and $2.4 billion in transactions. How did the company, which offers a platform for watch dealers, private sellers, and enthusiasts in more than 100 countries, pull off...

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Jan 15, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Grand Seiko U.S.A. President Brice Le Troadec

We sat down with Grand Seiko USA President Brice Le Troadec to talk about the brand’s strategy and why collectors can hardly resist the Japanese brand. Le Troadec joined the team of Grand Seiko USA chairman and CEO Aiko Naito in May 2017, shortly before the creation of the Grand Seiko of America company in...

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Dec 17, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Watch the 2020 GPHG Ceremony, Live From Geneva

Tune in today for the live stream of the GPHG award ceremony 2020.

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Nov 12, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

The WatchTime Q&A: Schauer and Stowa Owner Jörg Schauer

Based in the Black Forest region in Germany, Jörg Schauer has been making watches for 30 years. With his two watch brands, Schauer and Stowa, he has built up quite a following online. Here’s a look back at where it all started and what Schauer is doing in 2020. WT: You began making watches 30...

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Oct 27, 2020 by Ruediger Bucher

The WatchTime Q&A: TAG Heuer Heritage Director Catherine Eberlé-Devaux on the Year of the Carrera

TAG Heuer celebrates its 160th anniversary in 2020, with an emphasis on its most famous watch model, the racing-inspired Carrera. Thus far, the market has seen two limited-edition heritage pieces, one reviving the storied silver-dial Carrera from 1964, another adopting the signature features of another vintage chronograph, the Montreal; along with a historically inspired redesign...

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Sep 28, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Grenon’s of Newport Founder Raymond Grenon

Avid watch collector and founder of Grenon’s of Newport Raymond Grenon has devoted 20 years to dealing high-end vintage timepieces at his store located on Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. WatchTime recently had the opportunity to chat with Ray to discuss how he is holding up during the pandemic, what emotional connection watches play in his life, and his thoughts on brands introducing technology-produced wristwatches.

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Aug 13, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

The WatchTime Q&A: Elizabeth Smith, Aspen Boutique Director, Oliver Smith Jeweler

Located on the second floor of the historic Tom Thumb building with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain, Oliver Smith Jeweler is opening its new boutique specializing in vintage timepieces from the world's most sought-after watch brands, estate jewelry, and the company's in-house-designed jewelry. We took the opportunity to talk to Oliver's eldest daughter Elizabeth Smith, Boutique Director of the Panerai Aspen Boutique and the new pre-owned boutique...

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Jul 2, 2020 by Corey Vlahos

The WatchTime Q&A: Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier

Jaeger-LeCoultre, like most every luxury watch brand, has faced unprecedented challenges in 2020, but the Le Sentier-based manufacture has managed to capture accolades for the new models released under its “Sound Makers” theme, launched on the Watches & Wonders digital platform in April. As she enters her third year at the helm, Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine...

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Jun 26, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Officine Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué

In an interview conducted shortly after Watches & Wonders 2020, Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Officine Panerai, spoke to WatchTime about how the company is planning to emerge from the worldwide health crisis, its continuing dedication to bringing new high-tech materials to watchmaking, and its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Jun 9, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: MB&F Founder Max Büsser

We sat down with MB&F founder Maximillian "Max" Büsser, who made his mark with brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Harry Winston before creating “fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines” with his own company (and the help of many friends).

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May 27, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

The WatchTime Q&A: Piaget CEO Chabi Nouri

Chabi Nouri has been at the helm of the Swiss watchmaker/jeweler Piaget for two years. In this exclusive interview with WatchTime Senior Editor Mark Bernardo, she discusses the long road to producing and commercializing the current World’s Thinnest Mechanical Watch, standing out in the crowded men’s luxury sports-watch field, and the intersection between watch and...

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May 10, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Hublot North America President Jean-Francois Sberro on New Products, Digital Strategy, and Navigating a Pandemic

As the watch industry deals with the struggles brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, we at WatchTime welcome insights from industry leaders on how they’re coping and planning for the future as dormant world economies begin to reopen. Recently, Hublot North America President Jean-Francois Sberro kindly consented to a candid, wide-ranging conversation about how his...

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Apr 19, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Bear Grylls On His Team-Up With Luminox

Swiss watch brand Luminox has recently announced a long-term partnership with Bear Grylls and introduced a first series of timepieces he helped design. WatchTime was able to talk to the former British former SAS serviceman, survival instructor and adventurer who became widely known for his television series “Man vs. Wild” (2006–2011). WT: Has there ever been a moment in your...

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Apr 9, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

An Interview with Rolf Studer, Co-CEO of Oris

We recently had the opportunity to talk with Oris co-CEO Rolf Studer about his passion for the brand and the industry, what significance collectors have for the Hölstein-based watchmaker, and how Oris sees sustainability.

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Apr 1, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Rado President Matthias Breschan on Designing the Future

WatchTime’s Roger Ruegger sat down with Matthias Breschan, member of the Extended Group Management Board at the Swatch Group since 2005 and President of Rado since 2011, to talk about his role and the brand’s recent transformation. WT: Having been at the helm of Rado since 2011, what was your personal highlight of the past...

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Jan 21, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

THE WATCHTIME Q&A

A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid On the Birth and Future of the Odysseus

A. Lange & Söhne capped off its 25th anniversary year in a big way this fall, launching its first entirely new collection since 2009. The Odysseus launches as Lange’s first regularly produced timepiece in stainless steel, and introduces both a new integrated bracelet and a new in-house movement. I caught up with A. Lange &...

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Nov 22, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Talking with Pascal Ravessoud, International Development Director and Secretary-General of the FHH Cultural Council

Recently, WatchTime had the opportunity to talk with Pascal Ravessoud, International Development Director and Secretary-General of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie Cultural Council, about the FHH’s mission, his role, and why even the most passionate watch collector could not become a member. In one sentence, what does the FHH do, and who can join?...

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Sep 9, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

An Interview with Davide Traxler, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier is one of the most comprehensive Swiss watchmaking firms in operation today. The company — owned by the Sandoz Family Foundation — has built up what is perhaps the most horologically potent lineup of workshops and factories in the Swiss industry since it was founded by Michel Parmigiani in 1996. In need of...

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Jul 16, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

An Interview with Patrik Hoffmann, Executive Vice President of WatchBox Switzerland

After close to 20 years of working at Ulysse Nardin and six as the brand’s chief executive, Patrik Hoffmann announced he was leaving the Kering-owned company in August 2017. Driven to pursue a new challenge and determined to stay within the watch industry, Hoffmann soon joined on with WatchBox, the rapidly growing online dealer of...

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Jul 10, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

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