Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex SA announced it has acquired luxury watch retailer Bucherer for an undisclosed sum, in a move that looks to preserve the long-standing partnership between the two compani…
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First Rolex store at sea to open onboard MSC Group-owned luxury vessel
At the boutique, experienced hosts trained by Rolex will offer “a curated shopping experience” and be available to assist travellers with their purchases while managing the allocation of watches per s…
Chanel and Rolex to open at Incheon International Airport T1
Chanel and Rolex will each open a boutique at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 in September, under Hyundai Department Store Duty Free’s licence.…
The story of McQueen’s Submariner
Like the Newman watch, McQueen’s Submariner has a fascinating history, one that combines elements from two of his most famous movies, The Great Escape and The Towering Inferno, and even involves…
Paul Newman’s Rolex sold for record $17.7 million
Paul Newman’s Rolex sold for record $17.7 million. It is the worldwide record price for any wristwatch sold at auction, and is considered the most iconic wristwatch of the 20th century.…
Rolex reopens KL Pavilion store with new look
Rolex has relaunched its boutique at Pavilion Kuala Lampur, with a new, elegant shop design and layout to lure the lucrative Malaysian market.…
Baselworld, the world’s biggest annual watch event
Baselworld, the world’s biggest annual watch event, this year (from March 23rd to March 30th) marks an impressive milestone as it celebrates 100 years since its inaugural trade show back in 1917…
Hard times for luxury watch dealers in Hong Kong
Luxury watches are losing their luster in Hong Kong, due to a sluggish global economy and changing consumer tastes.…