With student enrollments down and retirements rising, Swiss brands worry that growth will stall.
Category: Watches and Clocks
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Can’t Buy the Watch You Want? It’s Partly a Lack of Watchmakers.
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A New Trio of Watches That Honors Breitling’s Founding Family
The New York Times – T Magazine:Each timepiece is named after the brand’s patriarchs, spanning three generations of craftsmen.
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What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.)
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TAG Heuer’s Watches Now Have Her Touch
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Carole Forestier-Kasapi’s first projects for the Swiss brand, including a solar energy movement, are being introduced this year.
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The Tale of a Clock and the Family That Cares for It
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, the Vázquezes have maintained the town clock for four decades.
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‘Beautiful, Forgotten Watches’ Are Getting Second Lives
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A Thai jewelry designer customizes vintage timekeepers while honoring their imperfections.
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The Little Black Watch Is the New Little Black Dress
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Dior, Chopard, Bulgari and Ralph Lauren are among the brands that recently introduced small watches in the fashionable shade.
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Of Cartier and Crocodiles
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The house’s creations for the Mexican star María Félix, like her double baby croc necklace and La Doña watches, are part of an exhibition opening in Mexico City.
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Intricate Enamel Pieces From a Storied Indian Jewelry Family
The New York Times – Travel:Plus: new ranges of medjool dates, floral-print bags for men and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces. Now, he has employees to help out.
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Erotic Watches Show More Than the Time
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Brands like Ulysse Nardin and Blancpain say their risqué timepieces showcase specialty skills like enameling, engraving and micropainting.
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A Silent Film Classic Marks Its Centennial
The New York Times – Movies:“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial.