Cristina D’Agostino

For thirty years, Cartier has been investing in training the next generation of master craftsmen. With this 28th edition of its “Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow,” the brand honors six young watchmakers and technicians and announces an unprecedented expansion of the award to include jewelry starting in 2027.

By refocusing the strategy on the product, the company’s CEO Gregory Kissling aims to reestablish Breguet at the heart of fine watchmaking.

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI), a series of talks centered around Cartier Dialogues: Women Lighting the Path was held at IBM Studios in Milan last April.

As Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari, prepares to hand over the reins of the brand to Laura Burdese next July, he outlines the brand’s significant future potential, the growth drivers presented at Watches and Wonders, and the strategy designed to win back a younger clientele.

The independent watchmaker De Bethune has announced the appointment of Antoine Pin as CEO at a pivotal moment in its history. As it approaches its 25th anniversary, the L’Auberson-based company intends to accelerate its growth. The former CEO of Tag Heuer, with his extensive experience in the watch industry, will be well-positioned to implement the strategies necessary for this growth.

Watches and Wonders Geneva has just unveiled the dates for its next edition, which will take place from April 5 to 11, 2027. This announcement comes with some major news: the arrival of Breitling, Damiani, Gallet, and Universal Genève. The fair further solidifies its status as an unmissable event for the industry.

The living gods of sumo gathered at the Accor Arena in Paris on June 13 and 14 for two days of competition. Swiss watchmaker Tudor was a partner of the event, marking its debut as a sponsor of the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) and the exclusive world of Grand Sumo.

As the Watches and Wonders fair closed its doors on April 20 with a positive outcome and increased attendance, Guillaume de Seynes, CEO of Hermès International (upstream division and equity investments), outlines the measures taken by the brand to reverse the downward trend in its watchmaking division, which has struggled to regain the strong momentum of the post-Covid years.

On 16 April, Vacheron Constantin is launching a new edition of its Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Civilisations. Launched in 2022 with an initial collection dedicated to key periods in human history, the series is now expanded with four models that shed new light on the masterpieces of Antiquity. It marks a significant advancement in the Maison’s craftsmanship through nine Métiers d’Art disciplines.

For its 100th anniversary, the brand presents the Monarch: not an ultra-limited collector’s piece, but a model designed to be a timeless icon. Drawing on archival references and technical precision, it distills a century of history into a contemporary watch with a vintage style. The story of a creation that, in its very essence, tells a century of history.

Seven years after the end of Baselworld, MCH Group and Informa Markets are launching a new event in Basel called the Basilia Jewellery and Watch Fair, scheduled for April 2027.

Starting this week, Luxury Tribune launches The Fine Line of Luxury, an editorial cartoon designed to offer a fresh take on the luxury industry. Conceived as a complement to our analyses, interviews, and news coverage, it will provide a different perspective each week on the issues driving the sector.

The French-American actor Timothée Chalamet, whose interest in Urban Jürgensen was already well known, has acquired a stake in the historic Danish brand, alongside several other new shareholders. He will also serve as creative advisor on a number of projects and initiatives.

In Geneva, on the first day of Watches and Wonders, Cartier highlighted an increasingly difficult balance to strike in the industry: fueling desirability for its iconic timepieces while ensuring that its offerings remain affordable for a broader clientele. Louis Ferla, CEO of Cartier, and Arnaud Carrez, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Cartier outline the company’s strategies.