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Watches & Jewellery
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In this issue
Geneva Seal: overhauling a quality standard that has gone unchanged since 1957
Movement wars: the search of more time
Mar 7, 2012
Mar 7, 2012
The Geneva Seal: Hallmark evolves to move with the times
Nicholas Foulkes considers the effect of overhauling an ancient guarantee of excellence
Profiles
©Dreamstime
Mar 7, 2012
Leap seconds: Charged debate over two approaches to accuracy
Syl Tang considers a long-running argument about just how exactly one tells the time
Mar 7, 2012
Watch war: Delay sought on parts policy
Haig Simonian talks to a plaintiff battling against Swatch supremacy
Mar 7, 2012
Movements: Industrial production may threaten Swatch Group’s hold
Investment will pay off in the long term, writes Nicholas Foulkes
Mar 7, 2012
George Daniels sale: Time to buy a piece of horological history
Simon de Burton reports on the one-off auction of a great master’s collection
©Reuters
Mar 11, 2012
Bowling for dollars: Swiss puzzled but ready to play the game
Timothy Barber reports on brand sponsorship of a cricketing legend
©AFP
Mar 7, 2012
Wacky racers: Sales psychology for the extremely wealthy
Simon de Burton considers the synergy between watches and cars
©Alamy
Mar 7, 2012
Digital media: Industry slow to embrace the internet
Anthony de Marco reports on an uneasy relationship
Mar 7, 2012
Social media: Future clients are to be found on the web
Brands could miss out by not being on Facebook, says Robin Swithinbank
More features
Military-style jewels
Mar 7, 2012
Ecommerce: When potential sales are too big to ignore
Brands are warming to the web, says Robin Swithinbank
Mar 7, 2012
Scrap metal: Think twice before putting your heirlooms up for sale
Increasingly, people are considering selling old gold, says Claire Adler
Mar 7, 2012
Military watches: Creations that rarely appear on battlefield
Elizabeth Paton looks at the long relationship between timepieces and soldiers
Mar 7, 2012
Feel-good jewels: The dark side to happiness beads on a string
Syl Tang examines a trademark dispute over talisman bracelets
Mar 7, 2012
Auctions: Christie’s becomes first to pass the $100m barrier
Simon de Burton reports on another bumper year in the saleroom
Mar 7, 2012
Fashion: Haute couture houses revitalise themselves with high jewellery
Avril Groom considers the increasing importance of customers with cravings
Mar 7, 2012
Ferragamo: Fulfilling father’s dream of dressing from top to toe
Maria Doulton reports on the Italian house’s venture into collections of fine jewellery
Mar 7, 2012
Harry Winston: Collection takes US baubles abroad
Vivienne Becker looks at the company’s expansion strategy
Mar 7, 2012
Doha exhibition: Big names set out to court Middle East royalty
Claire Adler reports on a family that scours, selects and reserves jewels, often worth millions of dollars apiece
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