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Mint
15-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
India is one of the fastest growing luxury watch markets: H. Moser & Cie. CEO
Earlier this month, H. Moser & Cie., the independent Swiss watchmaker for nearly 200 years, opened its first standalone boutique in India. Located at City of Time by Ethos in Gurugram, the newest boutique is the sixth standalone H. Moser & Cie. boutique globally, following openings in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Menlo Park, and Seoul. Launched in partnership with Ethos Ltd, the store is designed as an experiential destination showcasing boutique-exclusive timepieces such as the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Boutique Edition, limited to only 17 pieces worldwide. In a Zoom interview with Lounge, Edouard Meylan, the chief executive of H. Moser & Cie., talked about the importance of the India market and the future of haute horlogerie. Edited excerpts: What made you pick Gurugram for the first India store? H. Moser & Cie. is a relatively small brand. We make 4,000 watches, so we want quality over quantity. It's difficult to have too many doors to cover a big market like India, so we rather have a few points of sales in two locations with high visibility. Opening a boutique here (in Gurugram) is obviously a way for us to bring the universe of H. Moser & Cie to the customers in a central point of destination. It's a strategy we use in certain big markets like China, and it works very well for us. What's your observation about the Indian luxury market? We see the growth. I mean, it's in the top 15 in the world, one of the fastest growing markets at the moment. Huge, passionate community of watch collectors, very knowledgeable. We see a lot of passion for our world. I think it's just the beginning. That's why it's great to come and visit, to meet many of them. I think there's huge potential in India. And that's why you see so many brands putting more and more efforts in India, like us opening a boutique here. Let's talk about your partnership with Ethos. What led to the partnership? Well, to be honest, it's really Pranav's (Pranav Saboo, CEO, Ethos Ltd) idea. He fell in love with our category, with independent brands, and wanted to bring them to the market. We believe he resonated early with a lot of discussions, and at some point, he convinced us, and I think his vision was right. I think the India market is really going through a transformation. Did you tweak your offerings for the Indian market? So what you find here is what you would find if you go to our Seoul, Hong Kong or Shanghai boutique. At every store, you will find identical design and same products. It's important to us. We don't tailor for certain tastes. We believe the brand is what it is. If you want something that is much more in line with certain other traditions or tastes, then there are other brands. But we are very strict about it. We don't adapt to the customers. It's the customers that adapt to the brand. Is there a specific Indian customer you really identify with? Majority is masculine, but more and more women buy those watches, or even watches that are quite unisex. A lot of entrepreneurs, and I think there are many in India, and that's probably part of the success of H. Moser & Cie here. You need to buy a Moser, you need to understand. If you know, you know. Your family has been in watch making for generations, and you studied microengineering and then joined the watch industry. Could you talk about your journey? When you are born in watchmaking, you cannot leave it. Whenever you try to leave it, it takes you closer back. So yes, I studied microengineering, but that's probably the closest engineering you have from watchmaking. We actually studied watchmaking mechanisms as part of our studies. So I was already a little bit into it. Production, processes, optimisations, all things that are related to watchmaking. So I was not far away from one another. In my first job, I was consulting (with PwC). That was my attempt to escape. One of my first projects ended up being in watchmaking. And then I was back into it. What keeps you interested in the watch industry? I love the product. That's the core of the idea of creating and bringing innovation and creativity into a very special product that I can actually wear myself. That's part of it. The second aspect that really excites me and drives me every day is the idea and ambition of building a brand. So something that moves beyond that actual product. Something that brings people together behind values, a vision and a philosophy. How has the luxury watch consumer evolved over the years? Yeah, I think people understand much more about what's behind a watch and appreciate the true, traditional watchmaking and the people behind it. That has been at the core of the growth of independent watchmaking in recent years. I think this education helped people go beyond the actual logos. For many years, people were buying if they wanted a certain brand because that represents 80% of what they are. And now they go beyond that and understand the intrinsic value of what watchmakers do, the artistic aspect, the value of the human beings behind it. There's a completely different game today which helps us tremendously. And what kind of watches do you personally like? Do you have a current favourite? I create watches that I wear myself. Today, I'm wearing two watches. One is an Endeavor with an enamel dial. Vibrant and modern at the same time, even though it's traditional. On the other wrist, I have a more sporty watch, which is this Streamliner Skeleton. It's a watch that is comfortable to wear because it's an integrated silk bracelet. It allows you to, we call it 'beach to tuxedo". You can go out and swim with it and, at the same time, you can wear a suit like I'm wearing today and wear this watch and it fits perfectly. And what, according to you, makes a great watch? I personally value the work that goes behind it, especially when it comes to research, development and innovation. And I think I can understand and value that part. How many years and how many people had to work and how different it is from the others—I think it's a lot about the level of the details and the finishing, and not all the things that you can see. I think that's what makes a watch extraordinary—those small details that you discover three months after you bought it, and you're still wearing and discovering those very fine, small elements. I think that's the beauty of what we do. That's why you find watches costing $100 or $100,000; they still give the time the same way, and sometimes even the cheapest is the most accurate. What makes the very expensive one so special are those small details. Where do you see the traditional mechanical watchmaking in the realm of luxury watches? I think it's the core, it's the base, it's the roots of our industry. We should never forget it but embrace and preserve it. It's very easy to move towards new technologies, and forget about the past. Respect your tradition, but live in the moment, and embrace the future. But don't forget to respect where you come from, and preserve it. Your brand is known for watches with no visible logo, nothing too flashy. Is that how you interpret luxury? I think there are different types of luxury. For me, the ultimate luxury is very close to art, and that's what we do. Art is something where signature is almost insignificant, it's on the side. What really talks is the product. It's the finishing, it's the artistic traits that you find in the product. And that's why we felt that it would be almost an insult to sign our products on the dial, which is so beautiful. And for me, it's important to put effort into creating a product that people can associate and recognise, rather than having to put my logo on it. How do you see the future of haute horlogerie? It has to continue to preserve itself. In terms of craftsmanship, tradition, at the same time embrace new technology in terms of communication. But even sometimes in terms of optimising production. So we're in a world where today everybody talks about AI and how it could influence creativity, how to meet new customers. I think what made Swiss traditional watchmaking survive over the years is its ability to adapt, but at the same time remain true to its roots. As long as we can do that, I think we can go fast. Manish Mishra is a Delhi-based writer and content creator.
Man of Many
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
The Wind Up – Watch News #327
By Mr Dimitri Tsilioris - News Published: 12 June 2025 |Last Updated: 10 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 7 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Welcome back to The Wind Up, our weekly series highlighting the newest watches of the past seven days. With Watches & Wonders 2025 now in the rear-view mirror, it's time to set our sights on the future. The world's biggest brands are back on the design block, unveiling a string of incredible haute horology pieces, daily drivers and unique novelties. From dive watches and sports timepieces to the latest in classy dress watches and grand complications, the last few weeks have offered no shortage of stand-out announcements. What's more, it isn't over yet. This week, the world's biggest watchmakers—and a few budding independents—kept the good vibes rolling. In this latest instalment, we'll be featuring some of the coolest new watches, including pieces from the likes of H. Moser & Cie., Hublot and IWC. Happy reading, fellas, and I hope you have a great week ahead. H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports | Image: H. Moser & Cie. H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports H. Moser & Cie. recently launched a pair of super cool but very unexpected watches ahead of the Barcelona Formula 1 Grand Prix, with a little help from sponsored team, Alpine Motorsports. The first is the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition, a skeletonised chronograph made using Agenhor's movement technology, and the second is Moser's first smartwatch in the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition. The Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition is powered by the Agengraphe-based HMC 700 movement, a true spectacle of time-keeping watchmaking. The open working is insane, with a skeletonised rotor reminiscent of the Alpine A110's wheel rim. The Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition is the Maison's first smartwatch and boasts all of the practical features of the modern wearable. The most able is the 'F1 Mode,' which boasts countdown functionality and team alert notifications. H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition | Image: H. Moser & Cie. H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition Brand : H. Moser & Cie : H. Moser & Cie Model : Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition : Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition Reference : Ref. 6700-1200 : Ref. 6700-1200 Diameter : 42.3mm : 42.3mm Movement : Calibre HMC 700 : Calibre HMC 700 Power Reserve: 72 hours 72 hours Water-Resistance : 120 metres : 120 metres Price: CHF 59,000 H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition | Image: H. Moser & Cie. H. Moser & Cie. x Alpine Motorsports Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition Brand : H. Moser & Cie : H. Moser & Cie Model : Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition : Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition Reference : Ref. 6DI0-1200 : Ref. 6DI0-1200 Diameter : 42.6mm : 42.6mm Thickness : 14.4mm : 14.4mm Movement : Calibre DI0 : Calibre DI0 Power Reserve : 9,000 hours : 9,000 hours Water-Resistance : 120 metres : 120 metres Price: CHF 59,000 Arnold & Son x Chronopassion Double Tourbillon 'Landscape' | Image: Arnold & Son Arnold & Son x Chronopassion Double Tourbillon 'Landscape' Brand: Arnold & Son Arnold & Son Model: Double Tourbillon 'Landscape' Double Tourbillon 'Landscape' Reference Number: Ref. 1DTAW.Z09A.C1259O Ref. 1DTAW.Z09A.C1259O Diameter: 43.50mm 43.50mm Movement: Calibre A&S8513 Calibre A&S8513 Power Reserve: 90 hours 90 hours Water Resistance: 30 metres 30 metres Price: CHF 227,100 Made in collaboration with the Parisian-based retailer Chronopassion, Arnold & Son unveiled the new Double Tourbillon 'Landscape'. Boasting a stone dial and two independent tourbillons, the Double Tourbillon 'Landscape' is a noteworthy high-end piece of watchmaking that is as impressive as it is exclusive. Every element of this watch is exceptional, from the skilful hand finishing of the A&S8513 calibre to the radiating Côtes de Genève stripes and circular-grained main plate. Everywhere you look, there is a unique finish or remarkable component to take note of, and it isn't by chance. According to the watchmaker, the new timepiece's dual architecture pays homage to John Arnold, a pioneer of marine chronometry, who facilitated the calculation of longitude with his precision watches. With the two independent tourbillons, you can tell the time in two separate time zones. It's not a true GMT, but it can still perform to the same capacity as one. Now, would I dare to travel with this deep six-figure watch? Chances are, no. But in its obscurity lies its true appeal. It's a piece for those interested in the complexities of haute horlogerie. Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve | Image: Hublot Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve Brand: Hublot Hublot Model: Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve Reference: Ref. Ref. Diameter: 42mm 42mm Thickness: 13.20mm 13.20mm Material : Carbon fibre : Carbon fibre Water Resistance: 30 metres 30 metres Movement: CalibreMHUB6023 CalibreMHUB6023 Power Reserve: 96 hours 96 hours Price: AUD$156,000 Always one to push the boundaries, high-end watchmaker Hublot unveiled a new Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve. Clad in 3D carbon fibre with a matching carbon fibre bezel, it is really quite the spectacle. With the Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve, we have some rather extensive open working, putting the four-day power reserve MHUB6023 calibre on full display. Importantly, the new release marks the first tourbillon in the Square Bang family, and to celebrate the occasion, the brand designed a bespoke case made entirely from carbon and measuring 42mm. The first in the collection, its 3D finish is created using a carbon composite, woven into vertical and horizontal lines. Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, said that the latest development was an important milestone in the Big Bang journey. 'Until now, advances in square watches have been rather timid, usually confined to the case alone. With the Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve, we wanted to take the exercise to its logical conclusion, by designing a movement whose architecture is also fully right-angled,' Tornare said.T'he bridges are straight, clean and sharp, as if to protect a movement that always beats to the rhythm of a perfect circle, that of the Tourbillon, barrel and power reserve. The fusion is complete.' As the name suggests, the new Square Bang Tourbillon offers an extended power reserve of four days, with the indicator at nine o'clock counting down the remaining days and hours. Further, the openworked dial boasts a lot of contemporary movement architecture with a black on grey theme. Dots of colour from the balance jewels and power reserve indicator break up what is a very monochromatic colour palette. IWC Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince | Image: IWC Schaffhausen IWC Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince Brand: IWC IWC Model: Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince Reference: Ref. IW329501 Ref. IW329501 Diameter: 43mm 43mm Thickness: 14.58mm 14.58mm Material : Platinum : Platinum Water Resistance: 100 metres 100 metres Movement: Calibre 82905 Calibre 82905 Power Reserve: 80 hours 80 hours Price: AUD$145,800 (Limited to 150 pieces) Just a few weeks after debuting a ceramic Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, IWC has returned to the collection. The watchmaker unveiled a new platinum Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, again paying homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's charming novel of the same name. It must be said, IWC is certainly on a roll. With the Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, we have some immense watchmaking masked only by the fact that the Big Pilot is innately utilitarian in nature. The Big Pilot's Watch Tourbillon Le Petit Prince's 60-second flying tourbillon, which sits at 6 o'clock and consists of 56 parts, is a marvel for the watchmaker. There is understated elegance here that is often overlooked in the tourbillon market, with watchmakers regularly jettisoning style for substance. With the Big Pilot's Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, IWC has not compromised on anything, with the platinum case combining technical brilliance with luxurious detail. The timepiece is powered by the IWC-manufactured 82905 calibre with a Pellaton winding system, which IWC confirmed is manufactured from 'virtually wear-free' zirconium oxide ceramic. And, in a fitting nod to the source material, the oscillating mass takes the shape of 'The Little Prince' standing on his asteroid B 612, which is covered by baobab plants.
Stuff.tv
03-06-2025
- Business
- Stuff.tv
One of the best Zenith watches from last year just got an electric new colour
Zenith's DEFY Revival Diver – one of the standout reissues from 2024 – has just resurfaced in an electrifying new look. First shown off in a vibrant orange at Watches and Wonders 2024, this retro-inspired dive watch now adds a stealthy new 'Shadow' edition to its growing roster. And it's a stunner. Originally based on the 1969 DEFY Plongeur A3648, the Revival Diver stays faithful to that original chunky tool-watch aesthetic, with its compact 37mm case, four-thirty crown, and bold rotating bezel. But now it's been reimagined in micro-blasted titanium with a matte finish that gives it a darker, moodier edge. This new version doesn't just look cool – it's built for real diving. We're talking 600 metres of water resistance, just like the original, and that same quirky fourteen-sided outer bezel. This time, though, the inner rotating bezel gets a bright yellow-tinted sapphire insert, tying in with the pops of yellow on the dial. That dial still rocks the same matte black base, with clean Super-LumiNova-filled hands and markers. The yellow accents aren't just for style – they boost visibility when you're underwater. Powering the watch is Zenith's Elite 670 automatic movement. It's slim, reliable, and visible through the display case back – something you rarely see on a watch that can survive at 1,969ft (a nice nod to its birth year). Like its orange sibling, the Revival Diver Shadow comes on a retro-futuristic Gay Frères-style bracelet, also in micro-blasted titanium. It's light, comfy, and nails that old-school-meets-modern feel. Also joining the Shadow squad is the beefier DEFY Extreme Diver. This 42.5mm brute shares the same dark titanium case and yellow detailing but adds a ceramic unidirectional bezel fully filled with Super-LumiNova, a helium escape valve for saturation diving, and a seriously rugged construction. It's powered by the El Primero 3620 – a high-frequency movement beating at 5Hz, with silicon components, a 60-hour power reserve, and a display case back to show it off. The DEFY Extreme Diver Shadow Edition is available now priced at $12,300 / £11,100. The DEFY Revival Shadow Edition is priced at $8,200 / £7,400. Liked this? H. Moser & Cie made fun of the Apple Watch – now it's built its own
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Swiss Watch Exports Surged in April, as the Threat of Higher U.S. Tariffs Loom
Ahead of President Trump's looming tariffs on Switzerland, watchmakers and retailers alike are clamoring to get their hands on timepieces. 1.3 million Swiss watches left the European country in April, totaling $3 billion (2.5 billion Swiss francs). That's an 18 percent increase from the same time last year, according to the Federation of Swiss Watch Industry's latest data, Bloomberg reported. More from Robb Report Meet the Texas Distilleries Working to Show the Effects of Climate on Whiskey Flavor Sara Gilbert Puts Her Modern L.A. Farmhouse Back on the Market for $10 Million H. Moser & Cie. Teams Up With Alpine Motorsports on New Race-Inspired Streamliner Watches The U.S. was the main driver of the surge, making up 33 percent of the market. Exports stateside skyrocketed 149 percent year-over-year to hit a total of $851.9 million—a figure that's equivalent to around a fifth of 2024's total exports to the United States. In particular, timepieces made from precious metals, steel, and bimetallic materials, saw the biggest increases. The drastic jump seen in April is the 'result of early shipments prompted by the announcement of U.S. tariffs,' Jean-Philippe Bertschy, an analyst at investment firm Vontobel, told Bloomberg. The hike is likely a direct response to the tariffs and not indicative of an increase demand, he said. As we mentioned, Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on Swiss imports back in April. Since then, he has discussed adding an additional 31 percent levy if a trade deal isn't struck by July 9; that deadline, however, could be pushed back to a later time, according to Bloomberg. As for the rest of the world, it didn't see a similar surge. Removing the U.S. from the equation, Swiss exports fell 6.4 percent across the globe in April. The Asian market struggled: China had one of the larger drops, with a 30 percent decrease, while Singapore and Hong Kong saw exports drop 9 percent and 23 percent, respectively. The U.K., Japan, and France, meanwhile, saw only single-digit growth, according to WWD. The U.S. tariffs could affect more than just Swiss watches. The levies would impact luxury automakers, too, though they will not apply to cars over 25 years old. The American wine industry, meanwhile, could suffer in the face of any sort of trade war—which could lead to a massive boom on the secondary market. With the Swiss watch industry, though, we'll just have to wait and see how things shake out. Best of Robb Report The 25 Greatest Independent Watchmakers in the World The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century (So Far) 11 Stunning Jewelry Moments From the 2020 Oscars Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pre-Owned Watch Sales Spiked by 160% in April Ahead of Trump's Potential Tariffs
Pre-owned Rolexes, Patek Philippes, and more watches were flying off the market last month. In the wake of President Trump's potential tariffs, which were announced in early April, watch collectors responded by snapping up pre-owned timepieces on the secondary market, Bloomberg reported. More from Robb Report Meet the Texas Distilleries Working to Show the Effects of Climate on Whiskey Flavor Sara Gilbert Puts Her Modern L.A. Farmhouse Back on the Market for $10 Million H. Moser & Cie. Teams Up With Alpine Motorsports on New Race-Inspired Streamliner Watches Subdial—a watch dealer and trading platform—usually sees a rush of purchases once payday comes around at the month's end. This time, though, was a little bit different: The site saw its sales jump a whopping 160 percent higher than normal levels, towering over the typical payday increase of 112 percent of other months this year. The U.S. and the U.K. in particular saw an abundance of growth, Christy Davis, Subdial's founder, told Bloomberg. A similar response to the administration's potential tariffs can be seen in Swiss watch exports, too. Last month, watchmakers and retailers across the world were clamoring to get their hands on timepieces from Switzerland before the levies began. As a result, 1.3 million watches—totaling $3 billion—left the European country in April, an 18 percent increase from the same time last year. The U.S., once again, had a strong reaction to Trump's announcement, with stateside exports skyrocketing a whopping 149 percent during the month. The hike is likely a direct response to the tariffs and not indicative of an increase demand, Jean-Philippe Bertschy, an analyst at investment firm Vontobel, told Bloomberg at the time. As for the rest of world, watch exports actually dropped by 6.4 percent in April. This latest pre-owned Rollie hot streak comes after reports that the demand for gold Rolexes on the secondary market is on the rise, with a trio of timepieces from the brand jumping the most spots on Bloomberg's Subdial Watch Index since its inception. The prices of pre-owned Rolexes, as well as Patek Philippes, fell to a three-year low in 2024 after ballooning during the pandemic lockdowns. Through May, Bloomberg's Subdial Watch Index has risen about 5.3 percent, similar to what the market looked like last October, according to the publication. How the secondary market will respond to more levies is an open question. In the meantime, watch obsessives are sure to stay tuned. Best of Robb Report The 25 Greatest Independent Watchmakers in the World The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century (So Far) 11 Stunning Jewelry Moments From the 2020 Oscars Click here to read the full article.
