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Inside this issue
• Swiss institute to teach sons and daughters of the watchmaking trade
• Modern methods that make life easier for designers
• The discreet marketing behind the scenes at Cannes - -
Content
Good times back at the maison
Nicholas Foulkes finds the superpremium, classic, luxury pieces with a story to tell attracting business
Glashütte: Hand of history at centre of horology
Haig Simonian visits Germany’s famous watchmaking centre
Jean-Claude Biver: Boss at Hublot has secrets up his sleeve
Haig Simonian on the 61-year-old who retains his enthusiasm
Watchmakers’ Ball: Celebration with no strings attached
Simon de Burton reports on an event that has no obvious commercial or competitive aspect
An education: Finishing school for sons and daughters of the trade
Simon de Burton looks at an industry establishment with a difference
Rolf Schnyder: Maverick was at cutting edge of his profession
Nicholas Foulkes mourns another of the post-quartz pioneers who saved the industry
Face of Zenith: Gung-ho action hero provides authentic image of durability
Simon de Burton on John Blashford-Snell’s 40-year loyalty to a brand
New technology: Techniques that can free designers’ hands
Avril Groom reports on traditional houses’ qualified embrace of modern methods
Case Study: Corum mounts a coup against bankrupt group
In difficult economic times, many talented designers find it hard to stay afloat, writes Meehna Goldsmith
Mechanical watches: Industry warms to women’s wish-lists
Maria Doulton reports on plans to provide more complex pieces for the fairer sex
