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Industry Richemont Shows Strong Results for First Semester 2021
Following a turbulent period, the market for luxury goods is well on track for recovery For the 6 months period ended?30 September 2021, Switzerland-based luxury group Richemont recorded strong revenue growth. At EUR 8,907 million, sales were up 63% at actual exchange rates and 65% at constant exchange rates. Compared to the same period before the pandemic – in 2019 – sales increased by 20% at actual exchange rates and by 24% at constant exchange rates. The operating profit for the period amounted to EUR 1,949 million up 331% year-on-year, and up 67% compared to the same period two years ago.Richemont reports a 67% increase for the sale of its jewelry Maisons (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels) at EUR 5,097 million. At EUR 1,679 million, sales at the Specialist Watchmakers were 74% higher than in the prior-year period, and 7% higher on a two-year basis. Richemont underlines the growing integration of sales from a multi-brand to a mono-brand environment (Directly operated stor
IWC Big Pilot 43 Edition Mr Porter Bronze IW329703
This isn’t the first time that luxury menswear outlet MR PORTER is partnering with watch brands to create special editions. In fact, it isn’t even the first time it has done it with IWC Schaffhausen. It makes sense since the same conglomerate, Richemont, owns both entities. Nevertheless, it can result in pretty cool models, and their latest collaboration certainly has some appeal. Meet the new IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Edition “Mr Porter Edition 1” reference IW329703 with its contrasting combination of bronze and Alcantara.?For this new limited edition, the online retail website has set its sights on the current star of pilot’s watches at IWC (yes, times are changing, this isn’t the original, oversized BP anymore), the Big Pilot 43. Already available in an array of colours and materials, Mr Porter now creates a new edition that is all about contrasts and warm colours. First of all, its case is now made of bronze. Again, we’ve already seen
Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 7234G (Price)
When it first came on the market in 2015, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524G clearly made some noise. It was simply miles away from your classic Calatrava watch and marked the first production Pilot’s watch created by Patek (there were some prototypes in the past, though). But the watch found its place in the collection, as a sportier yet still luxurious offer. It was then be followed by a mid-size offer (advertised as a feminine watch, but that I prefer to call unisex), with identical functions and a smaller 37.5mm. And now there’s a new version of this watch in blue attire. Meet the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 7234G-001.In 2015, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time really surprised the crowd at Baselworld. No doubt, this was a disruptive watch, especially compared to other extremely classical watches offered in the Calatrava collection (thin, compact dress watches mostly). A highly unusual design for Patek with a large and sporty case, matte bl
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometre FB1.6-3 Unique Piece Art in Time
Resuscitated by Chopard's Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the high-end brand Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud pays tribute to Ferdinand Berthoud's horological legacy by offering exceptional timepieces manufactured in exclusive quantities. Powered by an exceptional movement with tourbillon and fusee-and-chain, the brand's first opus, the FB1 chronometer received numerous industry accolades – including the Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG 2016, the Oscars of watchmaking. On the occasion of Geneva Watch Days, Ferdinand Berthoud takes its Chronometre FB1 into new territories, with a bold black-on-black DLC-coated steel unique piece manufactured for ART IN TIME.ART IN TIME is a watchmaking gallery concept located in Monaco at the behest of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-president of Chopard and President of Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud. It offers quintessential watchmaking art from niche brands united by their shared values of independence, originality and craftsmanship.? Ad - Scroll to
Introducing All Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro of Watches and Wonders 2022
On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2022, Panerai introduces a new case size to its Submersible collection. As its name suggests, the Submersible QuarantaQuattro will now be available in a 44mm diameter that joins the existing 47mm and 42mm sizes. The new Submersible model retains all the characteristics of the collection, which is based on the emblematic Luminor case with its distinctive shape and patented crown lock device. What sets it apart is its unidirectional rotating bezel. Concealed behind the solid caseback is the automatic P.900 calibre (ValFleurier based) with hours, minutes, small seconds, date indication and three days of power reserve. The brand also introduces a new Goldtech version of the original, streamlined Luminor Calendario Perpetuo.Submersible QuarantaQuattro PAM01229, PAM01226 & PAM01232Three interpretations of the Submersible QuarantaQuattro (forty-four) debut in the collection. Two steel models in a white dial/green rubber strap or black dial/black ru
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