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● America’s Cup: A focus on the watch sponsorship and how sailing floated the boats of the brands
● New models: Simon de Burton reviews the big shows and unveilings
● CEO interviews: TAG Heuer and Cartier speak to our correspondents - -

Content

Restoration of the Sleeping Beauties

Simon de Burton on how a once ailing industry has been nursed back to health.

New models: Effortless attention-seeking mixes with exquisite expertise

Simon de Burton looks at the headline grabbers from this year’s shows.

Reviewer’s picks: An escape from the greasy clutches

Simon de Burton presents his top three new models of the year.

The young watchmakers: Creative symbiosis has commercial appeal

Nick Foulkes on a collaborative concept for showcasing newcomers.

The Opus history: Where are they now?

Nick Foulkes looks at the careers of the Opus collaborators.

The America’s Cup: Masters and Commanders

Sailing and watches have always had a lot in common, says Simon de Burton.

Hublot marketing: King of the high seas

The company have been forging strong links in the Mediterranean, writes Nick Foulkes.

Hublot: A hull of a strategy

Haig Simonian on the watchmaker and the Luna Rossa challenger.

Design: Inspiration on the breeze

Richard Mille tells Nick Foulkes how a yacht stirred his creative juices.

Military precision: Tough, rugged and accurate

Combat has long had an influence on watch design, writes Simon de Burton.

Omega Speedmaster: One giant leap for the time keepers

Omega: Universally unique

Top 10 Watches: A few of my favourite things

Maurice Lacroix: Manufacture status boosts young company’s credentials

Tag Heuer CEO Interview: This is what we’re made of

Tag Heuer R&D: An ‘off-the-wall’ factory beyond the world of watches

Tag Heuer new models: Keeping the heart racing

Tag Heuer: The Calibre S Link and Aquaracer

Jewellery trends: Every shade under the sun

Chanel: Strong tradition without the dogma

H Stern: Still polishing a reputation of trust

Interview: ‘Concentrate on what you know,’ says Cartier’s CEO

Russia: Cartier’s significant presence has deep aristocratic roots

More than just bling and bags