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Watch reseller Wristcheck raises 8 million US dollars

Hong Kong-based luxury watch consignment retailer Wristcheck has raised 8 million US dollars in a seeding round led by Gobi Partners GBA, which manages Alibaba’s Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund and AEF Greater Bay Area Fund, with participation from K3 Ventures. Since launching in 2020, Wristcheck reports that it has experienced 75 percent...

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The Rolling Stones unveils watch collection with Nixon

The Rolling Stones’ lifestyle brand RS No.9 Carnaby has collaborated with California-based watch and accessories brand Nixon on a limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary. The collaboration will be released in two instalments and feature a collection of timepieces, replacement watch bands, and accessories that...

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Samuel Ross unveils his first watch for Hublot

British fashion designer Samuel Ross, who has been a Hublot ambassador since 2020, after winning the first Hublot Design Prize in 2019, has unveiled his first wristwatch collaboration with the brand by reimaging its iconic Big Bang timepiece for its 40th anniversary. The limited-edition Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross watch utilises Ross’...

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Timex launches ‘Stranger Things’ watch collection

Timex has teamed up with Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ TV show on a special edition watch collection to coincide with the premiere of the latest series. The Timex x Stranger Things collection reimagines three 1980s cult classic watches from the Timex archive, the Timex Camper, Timex T80, and the Timex Atlantis featuring authentic graphics from the...

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Casio G-Shock Releases New Series Of Baby-G Watches With Slimmed Down Cases

Today, Casio G-SHOCK unveils the latest additions to its BABY-G collection with the release of the BGD565 series. The lineup includes four all-new, monochromatic models arriving with updated slimmed down cases, while still upholding the absolute toughness the brand is known for. Just in time for Spring, the new series arrives in a variety of...

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Finisterre unveils first timepiece in collaboration with Timex

Cornish-based outdoor brand Finisterre has teamed up with American watchmaker Timex to release its first-ever timepiece, designed for durability at sea. The Timex + Finisterre Tide Watch is limited to 400 pieces and features a unique tide tracking function that counts down to low or high tide and a two-tone strap made from an innovative yarn...

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Tag Heuer names actor Ryan Gosling as new ambassador

Swiss luxury watch brand Tag Heuer has named Canadian actor Ryan Gosling as its latest global brand ambassador, marking the Hollywood stars first ambassadorship. The first campaign starring Gosling, described by the watch brand as the “heir apparent to the legendary Steve McQueen” is for Tag Heuer’s new Carrera Three Hands collection, inspired...

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Fossil Group appoints Holly Briedis as chief digital officer

Fossil Group is looking to enhance its transformation into a digital-first retailer and has appointed Holly Briedis as its new chief digital officer. Briedis joins the company’s executive leadership team as executive vice president, chief digital officer and will be responsible for leading Fossil Group’s digital initiatives. “The digital...

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Herschel Supply launches first-ever watch with Casio G-SHOCK

Canadian bag and accessories brand Herschel Supply has launched its first-ever watch, the Herschel G-Lide, in partnership with Japanese electronics supply company, Casio G-SHOCK. According to an announcement from the brand, Herschel reimagined G-SHOCK’s classic GLX5600 model, using “elements from the traditional colors and utility through a...

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LFW: Fashion Scout - Ones To Watch SS19

Fashion Scout’s collaborative showcase, Ones To Watch, has a long reputation for propelling hot new designers onto the London Fashion Week scene and the three designers taking part for its spring/summer 2019 show were no exception, with Argentine brand Nous Etudions and Croatian Price on Request both showing their ethical credentials, while...

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Baselworld: “The 2018 Event was a success”

Baselworld is, and remains the world's leading trade fair for watches and fine jewellery. This assessment was confirmed by its 2018 event, which recently closed its doors after seven intense days of activity. Luxury watchmaking has experienced somewhat of a crisis in recent years, with the fall in demand from China, a strong Swiss franc and...

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Swiss watch exports plunge on Hong Kong, US slowdown

Global exports of Swiss watches plummeted in March, amid a dramatic contraction of sales in main markets Hong Kong and the United States. Exports fell 16.1 percent from March 2015 to 1.5 billion Swiss francs (1.5 billion US dollars, 1.4 billion euros), the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FHS) said. In 2015, watch exports recorded their...