Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.
Category: Watches and Clocks
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If You Always Wanted This Watch, Your Wait Might Be Over
Patek Philippe’s best selling Ref. 5711 models may never be what you would call affordable, but resale prices have been declining.
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Small Independent Watchmakers Draw Big Brand Interest
Chanel has taken a stake in MB&F, the latest example of how customer enthusiasm for artisanal timepieces has prompted luxury groups to look for partners.
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Can I Wear My Watch in the Shower? Watering the Plants?
Your timepiece was sold as water-resistant to the ocean depths, but the brand says don’t wear it swimming. What’s going on here?
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Arséma Thomas, Who Stars in “She Taught Love,” Wears Her Late Father’s Watch
Wearing her perfectly imperfect watch helps the “She Taught Love” star feel close to her late father.
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Can a Scotch Egg Be Fancy?
Plus: a new ski-in, ski-out hotel in the French Alps, titanium watches and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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In Denmark, a Watchmaking Couple Plans for the Future
Christian and Hannelore Lass are still filling orders for their brand’s first timepiece, but a bigger workshop has them looking ahead.
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A Watch Brand Puts Its Focus on Fun
As one collector wrote about Mr Jones timepieces: They “always bring a smile when I look down to see the hours!”
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Tim Little Loves the Monaco Watch So Much, He’s Had Three
The first was stolen. The second disappeared. But he bought, and now wears, his third TAG Heuer Monaco.
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A 21st-Century Watch Brand Honors Its 19th-Century Roots
A longtime fan of the Cornell Watch Company, which made pocket watches in Chicago, led its rebirth last year with a timepiece for the wrist.
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A Celebration of Craftsmanship Draws Watch Brands
Homo Faber, the biennial fair held in Venice, draws independent makers as well as Richemont brands.