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Against the Grain: Sergio Galanti on Independent Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard In praise of independent watchmaking I met Sergio Galanti earlier this year at Watches and Wonders. If memory serves, we were sitting down with representatives from Angelus. I am probably right, as Galanti has made a career of championing Swiss independent watchmaking. It is the mandate of WatchDossier, where he serves as editor. Galanti trained at the London School of Journalism, is … Continue reading Against the Grain: Sergio Galanti on Independent Watchmaking

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Cadola Overdrive

by Tyler Frederick Racing in Black & Gold Black and gold is such a powerful colour scheme. The contrast of light meeting dark, stealth meeting elegance, and glint—or, in my case, a reminder of vintage motorsport and anything that had a John Player Special livery. I’ll plug it again: my favorite car of all time, the Lotus 97T driven by Ayrton Senna. Over the last … Continue reading Cadola Overdrive

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A Slowing Luxury Engine: What the Current Downturn Means for Watches

By Brent Robillard The winds of change in the luxury world For more than a decade, the luxury sector seemed to defy gravity. Even during moments of economic strain, spending on high-end fashion, jewellery, and watches continued its steady climb, driven by global tourism, China’s expanding middle class, and a pandemic-era surge in disposable income. But the tone of the industry’s leading reports has changed. … Continue reading A Slowing Luxury Engine: What the Current Downturn Means for Watches

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