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Turbulent times take a toll on optimism
Backslapping over the sector’s restored fortunes is tempered by events in Japan and north Africa, writes Haig Simonian
SIHH review: Caution unlikely to be thrown to the wind
A big rebound in sales for luxury brands is not expected to set them off on a simpler course, says Simon de Burton
Ethics: Small-time gold miners get fair trade seal of approval
Maria Doulton on an initiative aimed at raising living standards for poor communities
Nayla Hayek: Shared horse hobby helps Swatch ‘palace business’
Haig Simonian talks to the daughter of a famous founder
Relaunching: How to redefine exuberance in a post-bling world
Nicholas Foulkes reports on efforts to balance the macho with something a bit more subtle
Scandinavia: Danish horologists in regional lead
In terms of design and watch output, the best-known of the Scandinavian countries by far is Denmark, writes Michael Balfour
William and Kate: Royal romance sets the seal on sapphires
Engagement ring sales have taken off since November, says Rachel Grant
Ultra-thin watches: The value of understated sophistication in leaner times
Jim Shi reports on a trend toward slimmer cases and smaller proportions
Watch straps: Another way to display aesthetic credentials
Maria Doulton on the importance of a tasteful bracelet for your timepiece
Alternative metals: Alloys move from fad status to serious business
With gold prices rising, Avril Groom considers high-tech options developed by other industries
