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An auction on October 5 will feature a rare Patek Philippe Reference 5013P
The city’s jewellers have been enticing Chinese shoppers
Executives at Baselworld show warn of depressed Chinese spending
You can reinvent the tourbillon or devise impossible shapes with ease
An outbreak of candour in the industry suggests rampant price increases are a thing of the past
Decline in new sales prompts collectors to negotiate deals with retailers
Buyers are increasingly prepared to spend larger sums of money
The perfect presents for the discerning modern man
Patek Philippe has launched a watchmaker’s programme
A handful of female chief executives are changing the face of the industry
Enter the mahogany-panelled world of private shopping suites — where it’s invite-only for the most serious of spenders
Hong Kong is a leading centre for retailers and auction houses
Brand reduced its UK prices this year by 10 per cent% in response to change in exchange rate
The craft behind the watchmaker’s clever marketing slogan — and how to copy it
The ‘Grand Exhibition’ brings together a collection of 400 masterpieces
Volatility in currency markets exacerbates global differentials
Workshop staff will develop new watches and mend old ones
Robin Swithinbank rounds up the must-have timepieces unveiled in Switzerland today
Sales lift in Asia
Luxury watch brands are rushing to open London outlets, but is the market saturated?
Ralph Lauren’s executive vice-president of menswear on his personal collection of fine watches
It may not grab headlines but the specialist auctioneer is confident in its niche
The most valuable watch in the world is among 1,800 pieces on offer
Syl Tang sets out to learn the skills of fine watchmaking
Sophisticated watches are drawing a new generation of wealthy collectors
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