This Month
‘I found my mob’: The collector who quit accounting to follow a passion
A soft spot for timepieces from an early age grew into something more meaningful for this watch enthusiast.
April
Nobody actually needs a watch, says Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO
Artistry and occasion influence buyers today, Catherine Rénier tells Life & Leisure ahead of JLC’s uniquely hands-on pop-up store opening in Sydney in May.
These are seven top candidates for the next ‘it’ watch
Collaborations with haute couture designers, a few tricks and a touch of green are all it takes to make the list.
Why these are the two standout brands in women’s watches
The pressure is on for brands to be distinctive – and some players are going to extraordinary lengths.
What women want: more colour, bigger watches
Over 20 years, Helen Gregory has seen a lot of change in the watch industry. One of the biggest has been the arrival of women as collectors.
Watches & Wonders 24: How the latest timepieces measure up
Geneva has just hosted the biggest watch fair in years. We look at the blitz of new releases it unleashed.
March
Dior brings men back into the fold with a reimagined classic watch
Resurrecting a previous model is hardly unusual in the watch world, but success is never guaranteed.
Forget AI – these watches test the limits of human imagination
With only a few elements to play with, brands are taking inspiration from unusual sources to create genre-bending specimens.
Show-stoppers, lots of sparkle and green dials: what’s new in watches
The year’s timepiece trends are already coming into focus and signs are if it’s not green, it’s got to have sheen.
February
Want a Rolex? They’re about to get easier to buy
The wait lists have been legendary – if you can get onto one. But prices are softening and there are some things you can do.
January
The Apple insight that every watchmaker missed
Apple turned watch bands from fiddly to fun. Now a Cupertino insider flags the company’s next move.
December 2023
These 24 top watches are sure to be envied on your wrist in 2024
From Bulgari to Bremont, Patek Philippe to Panerai and Girard-Perregaux to Grand Seiko: what would you like to wrap around your arm next year?
Surprise stars shine at the ‘Oscars of watchmaking’
Among the winners of the annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève were a few rank-and-file brands, a welcome mix for the general public.
‘The watch of your dreams’: What’s next for Vacheron Constantin
The brand’s style and heritage director, Christian Selmoni, explains why it strives to maintain its sophisticated identity.
Yours for as little as $9k: watch brands save best for last in 2023
From exciting updates to cool artist collaborations, luxury watchmakers including Amin Strom, Blancpain and IWC continue to impress right up to the end of the year.
The watch dynasty primed for the billion-dollar club
Richard Mille is set for a new era in the hands of the next generation, and you can expect the impact to reach our shores.
November 2023
Collectors drive up pre-owned luxury watch prices – and big brands want in
Maybe not in time for Christmas, but the one-stop shop for watches, both new and used, is coming.
What luxury watch lovers want for Christmas this year
These enthusiasts haven’t left a note for Santa, but they have revealed what they hope will be under the tree.
October 2023
Here’s what went down at Australia’s first prestige watch fair
The Financial Review’s About Time horological event offered vintage treats, new timepieces and a chance to mingle with other enthusiasts.
Meet the Melbourne surgeon who collects rare six-figure watches
Hearing about a coveted, hand-crafted timepiece is always music to the ears of Tony Prochazka.
