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SLIDESHOW: The latest watch designs from Basel and Geneva

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Mobile phones with a Swiss twist

Simon de Burton asks if the advent of the luxury communication device spells the end for the high-end watch

Innovations: A voracious appetite for luxury pieces

Simon de Burton on the diversity of new designs exciting watch fans

Slideshow: Watches from Geneva and Basel

Auctions: Wind still looks to be set fair

Downturn has yet to take its toll on the big sales, writes Simon de Burton

Brands: Tiffany turns the clock back

Michael Balfour traces the heritage of Swatch’s latest strategic partner

Philippe Pascal: Judicious pruning will bear fruit

Scheherazade Daneshkhu talks to the president of LVMH watches

Thierry Nataf: Reinvention of a rough diamond

Haig Simonian reports on the awakening of the Zenith marque

Breitling: The importance of split-second perfection

Simon de Burton on the relationship with the RAF’s Red Arrows aerobatic display team

Sponsorship: Reflected glory is gold for brands

Precision makes sport a perfect match for watches, says Nick Foulkes

Beijing 2008: Chinese exposure is a prime opportunity

Omega is in a good position to raise its profile in an important market, writes Simon de Burton

Technology: Timing accuracy is all about overcoming hurdles

China: Rapid growth fuelled by the super-rich

Discobolos of Myron: Bulgari takes inspiration from Olympian ideal

Françoise Henri-Pinault: No bling - no stones, no pink, no yellow gold

Watch collecting: The thrill of the chase in flea markets and auctions

François-Paul Journe: A tearaway who turned into a great timekeeper

Giulio Papi: Young man in a hurry went it alone

Cool Britannia: home to world’s richest

Men and auctions: In search of a hint of elegance

Ron Burkle: From a grocery collection to gems

Olympics: Sport fails to light jewellery fire


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