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Which French watch makes a true statement of style?

Which French watch makes a true statement of style?

Legitimized by its historic houses and re-enchanted by young brands, French watchmaking is on the rise. The secret? Unbridled creativity and that famous "French-touch" that makes us dream so much. Devastated by the quartz crisis in the 80s, French watchmaking experienced a new momentum. Driven by historic houses and passionate young entrepreneurs, the sector has been revitalizing itself over the past ten years. So much so that France is one of the world leaders in watchmaking, ranking 5th among watch exporting countries. But how can this success be explained? Compared to the 30 billion dollars that Swiss exports weigh, representing such a small share of the market – 410 million in turnover in 2023 – is a godsend: no pressure and a freedom of tone that allows you to stand out from the Swi...

Old Money Trend and Watches: When Time Meets Timeless Elegance

Old Money Trend and Watches: When Time Meets Timeless Elegance

In the world of "Quiet Luxury", one trend currently dominates social media and resonates strongly with younger generations: the Old Money aesthetic. This movement, inspired by royal and bourgeois families and their timeless style, captivates with its refinement and subtle sophistication. And in this world, one accessory remains indispensable: the classic watch, a symbol of heritage and sophistication. Discover how watches have become the hallmark of this chic and timeless style. Search #OldMoneyStyle or #OldMoneyAesthetic on Instagram, and you’ll instantly grasp the magnitude of this phenomenon. You’ll be transported into a universe of understated luxury and bourgeois elegance. Unlike the flashy and ostentatious "New Money" aesthetic, Old Money emphasises a return to classic values: high-q...

Faithful to the tradition of jewellery watches, watchmakers are renewing designs and reinventing worn clothes to meet the expectations of today's women. An anthology of new jewels that tell the time. Watchmakers have always imagined jewellery watches. From the first timepieces appeared, these outward signs of wealth and power were adorned with stones, decorated with enamel paint. This tradition experienced a revival of interest in the twentieth century, worn by Piaget and its cuff watches or long necklaces, or Jaeger-LeCoultre which, thanks to its calibre 101, the smallest hand-wound mechanical movement in the world, offers cases, each more delicate than the last. From then on, the greatest manufactures redoubled their efforts to create pieces in tune with the times, meeting the expectatio...

With great complications centred on the mastery of elements, watchmakers are using the Watches & Wonders Geneva exhibition to showcase their ability to peer into the future. Finesse, precision and practicality, the master-watchmakers compete in their ingenuity to offer us ever better performing and record-breaking watches. Horology is a promise. A vision. A desire to project oneself into the intangible universe of time. Freed from its primary function —telling the time— the watch has evolved into a fantastical object, one which maintains its scientific dimension. In a world inherently uncertain, disrupted by geopolitical crises and anxieties related to climate change, this year contemporary horology reminds us of its soothing power and permanence: the belief in certain truths about the cou...

Jewelry watch trends 2025

Jewelry watch trends 2025

Faithful to the tradition of jewellery watches, watchmakers are renewing designs and reinventing worn clothes to meet the expectations of today's women. An anthology of new jewels that tell the time. Watchmakers have always imagined jewellery watches. From the first timepieces appeared, these outward signs of wealth and power were adorned with stones, decorated with enamel paint. This tradition experienced a revival of interest in the twentieth century, worn by Piaget and its cuff watches or long necklaces, or Jaeger-LeCoultre which, thanks to its calibre 101, the smallest hand-wound mechanical movement in the world, offers cases, each more delicate than the last. From then on, the greatest manufactures redoubled their efforts to create pieces in tune with the times, meeting the expectatio...

Old Money Trend and Watches: When Time Meets Timeless Elegance

Old Money Trend and Watches: When Time Meets Timeless Elegance

In the world of "Quiet Luxury", one trend currently dominates social media and resonates strongly with younger generations: the Old Money aesthetic. This movement, inspired by royal and bourgeois families and their timeless style, captivates with its refinement and subtle sophistication. And in this world, one accessory remains indispensable: the classic watch, a symbol of heritage and sophistication. Discover how watches have become the hallmark of this chic and timeless style. Search #OldMoneyStyle or #OldMoneyAesthetic on Instagram, and you’ll instantly grasp the magnitude of this phenomenon. You’ll be transported into a universe of understated luxury and bourgeois elegance. Unlike the flashy and ostentatious "New Money" aesthetic, Old Money emphasises a return to classic values: high-q...

Watches & Wonders 2024: latest exploits from the master-watchmakers

Watches & Wonders 2024: latest exploits from the master-watchmakers

With great complications centred on the mastery of elements, watchmakers are using the Watches & Wonders Geneva exhibition to showcase their ability to peer into the future. Finesse, precision and practicality, the master-watchmakers compete in their ingenuity to offer us ever better performing and record-breaking watches. Horology is a promise. A vision. A desire to project oneself into the intangible universe of time. Freed from its primary function —telling the time— the watch has evolved into a fantastical object, one which maintains its scientific dimension. In a world inherently uncertain, disrupted by geopolitical crises and anxieties related to climate change, this year contemporary horology reminds us of its soothing power and permanence: the belief in certain truths about the cou...

Watches: The Pink Trend!

Watches: The Pink Trend!

Is it the Barbie effect, a seduction operation for millennials, or simply a need for optimism? In 2024, watchmakers are seeing life through rose-tinted glasses. Cases and dials are adorned with delightful shades ranging from bubblegum to fuchsia, just like our favourite Tag Heuer Carrera automatic watch with a bright pink date dial, worn by Ryan Gosling at the Barbie movie premiere in Toronto! We had already announced the pink trend with a selection of women's watches, and now our favourite colour is also featured on men's, high-tech, and sports watches! Liberated from a binary vision of gender, the colour of tenderness, joy, and seduction is omnipresent. Whether it's a twist on a classic watch, an iconic model, or a more confidential timepiece… Think pink! It’s no secret: young generation...

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