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News in brief: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s Cartier watch also up for sale
Some companies say they have been priced out
Rarer models are easier to imitate, but not everyone minds having a ‘Frankenwatch’
The young are keen on timepieces, but brands must innovate to woo them
We go in search of him, and ask what time means to a country that can seem stranded in 1959
‘Alaska Project’ Omega Speedmaster; 1960 Audemars Piguet; vintage Patek Philippe Nautilus sports watches
An auction on October 5 will feature a rare Patek Philippe Reference 5013P
The poor state of watch sales is compelling manufacturers to create cheaper products
Ambassadorial Rolexes with national insignia are back in fashion
Serb No1 dominates on court but veteran Swiss has more earning power
Brands will compensate for a weak pound by lifting prices
Simon Kretz and the veteran architect engage in a fruitful discussion of the urban environment
The inventor of the electric kettle switch likes his watches to take him back in time
The rapid dip in the global economy is taming the watch industry’s high spirits and putting pressure on prices
Decline in new sales prompts collectors to negotiate deals with retailers
Crunch time for luxury sales as ecommerce comes of age
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stole the show at Plácido Domingo’s singing competition
Brand takes steps towards establishing independence
Robin Swithinbank rounds up the must-have timepieces unveiled in Switzerland today
As the biggest market slows, the group shifts its focus to consumers elsewhere in the region
Ralph Lauren’s executive vice-president of menswear on his personal collection of fine watches
The fakes market is flourishing across Asia
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