<![CDATA[South China Morning Post - Watches]]> Follow South China Morning Post - Watches, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scmp48 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:43:38 +0200 <![CDATA[What Swatch collab can we look forward to next after the successful Omega MoonSwatch and Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms? Style’s 6 best guesses for iconic revamps, from Longines to Tissot]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom0oWmRpEw2cZVjH6qdYdAk After the wild success of Omega MoonSwatch and Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms, watch enthusiasts across the globe are speculating about which collaboration will happen next …]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom0oWmRpEw2cZVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[What is bioceramic, the material in Blancpain x Swatch’s new timepiece? The Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms watch is set to rake in billions – and it’s not plain old plastic, emphasises the group’s CEO]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFok_phgz-3zg611cWWor9YPv The Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms watch is set to rake in billions on the heels of the highly successful Omega MoonSwatch – and it’s not plain old plastic, emphasises the group’s CEO]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFok_phgz-3zg611cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Inside the new Swatch x Blancpain affordable timepiece, Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms: US$400 each, they are water resistant down to 91 metres and linked to famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonSdCn4G44yf5VjH6qdYdAk Hot on the tail of its Omega MoonSwatch success, Swatch Group AG has partnered up with Blancpain to honour the original Fifty Fathoms dive watches with 5 new timepieces]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:30:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonSdCn4G44yf5VjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[3 new themed watch launches making us turn this September: from Tudor’s partnership with Alinghi Red Bull yacht racing team to Omega’s 2023 take on the classic Ploprof dive watch]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolM1xBHkUVZOyejEQ2Mq9rY From Jaeger-LeCoultre’s diamond-studded Reverso One Duetto to Tudor’s partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Omega’s 2023 take on the classic Ploprof dive watch]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:00:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolM1xBHkUVZOyejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[8 bold watches owning the red dial trend in 2023: from Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Jumbo in fumé burgundy and Grand Seiko’s SBGA493 timepiece to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Small Seconds]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom-KdZr2i2m111cWWor9YPv Green dials in watches have been getting all the attention lately, but red is just as hot, with brands like AP, Grand Seiko and Jaeger-LeCoultre paving the way]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom-KdZr2i2m111cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Style Edit: Inside Tudor’s partnership with America’s Cup winners Alinghi Red Bull Racing – the Swiss watchmaker unveils new Pelagos FXD watches ahead of the 2024 yachting competition]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomsqLxvwCSxnsb1naedg1wr The watchmaker has released new Pelagos FXD timepieces to celebrate the famous Swiss yachting team as they aim to recapture the iconic America’s Cup team trophy in 2024]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomsqLxvwCSxnsb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Why Richard Mille watches are ‘the billionaire’s handshake’: the Swiss luxury timepiece brand has become a symbol of status and extravagant wealth, sported by Michelle Yeoh, Pharrell and Jeremy Strong]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom2dlHjePmgnpVjH6qdYdAk The watch brand ‘shook the industry’ with the ambitious price of its first timepiece in 2001 – now it sits among top 6 in the world by sales, and is sported by the rich and famous]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFom2dlHjePmgnpVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Style’s 5 biggest luxury watch moments of August 2023, from Rolex acquiring Bucherer and Rolls-Royce adding Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin to dashboards, to Shawn Mendes’ Patek with trunks]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomcfc65JYpajsb1naedg1wr As August comes to an end, Style rounds up this summer’s 5 biggest timepiece moments, from a significant acquisition to GMT watches made for travel, and more …]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomcfc65JYpajsb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[What does Rolex’s acquisition of Bucherer mean for its retail future? The Swiss timepiece brand has bought one of the world’s largest watch retailers in a ‘shock’ move for other official dealers]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolJpAibeZ089Js0ohxaO6Yr Rolex SA is set to buy luxury retailer Bucherer AG in a deal that could boost its presence in consumer sales – so what does it mean for other official dealers?]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:26:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolJpAibeZ089Js0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Style Edit: Climber Charles Dubouloz joins Richard Mille – like F1’s Charles Leclerc, tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson, his fearless ambition matches the luxury watchmaker’s values]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonRyCTwJw-IMpVjH6qdYdAk The alpinist says the brand’s ‘extreme’ watches match his values as he becomes the latest elite sports star to wear the Swiss brand, along with Formula One’s Charles Leclerc, tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonRyCTwJw-IMpVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Audemars Piguet just collaborated with Givenchy’s creative director Matthew Williams on four sleek Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore timepieces, plus a unique watch to be auctioned in Tokyo]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolfNZq3CTAHNqCY3L745TL_ The Swiss luxury watchmaker and American fashion designer Matthew Williams just joined forces to release a sleek, limited-edition line, launched today in Tokyo – take a peek at the new models]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:51:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolfNZq3CTAHNqCY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[Style Edit: 7 new Omega Seamaster models for 2023 – take a deep dive into the Swiss watchmaker’s classic collection, reimagined from dressy to rugged]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoniv6tL6k0gpZs0ohxaO6Yr Take a deep dive into the Swiss watchmaker’s classic collection, reimagined from dressy to rugged – and featuring a gradual darkening in the brand’s distinctive Summer Blue livery to reflect their depth ratings]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFoniv6tL6k0gpZs0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Inside Rolls-Royce’s new US$30 million Droptail Roadster: the limited Coachbuilt car resembles a luxury yacht – and one even has an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watch in the dashboard]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokbsOumn2VynpVjH6qdYdAk With a design that resembles a hi-tech luxury yacht, an Audemars Piguet timepiece on the dashboard and comparisons to the Bentley Batur, here’s what you need to know about Rolls-Royce’s latest release]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFokbsOumn2VynpVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Why luxury watch theft surged in the past year: around 80,000 timepieces worth US$1.3 billion are stolen or missing overall, with Rolex the most targeted brand followed by Omega and Breitling]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFololHQrlOq81cb1naedg1wr Latest data from The Watch Register shows that around 6,815 watches were stolen or missing last year, 60% more than the year before … but why?]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFololHQrlOq81cb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Inside Omega’s Seamaster Summer Blue launch in Sanya: Style attended the glamorous event celebrating the luxury watch alongside celebrities from actress Liu Shishi to diving champion Zhang Yi]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonbcg9zs5Nv0ZVjH6qdYdAk The Swiss luxury brand celebrates 75 years of the legendary Seamaster diving watch with a new colourway to seal its enduring bond with the ocean – and we attended the star-studded launch]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:40:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonbcg9zs5Nv0ZVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[How Rihanna and The Weeknd are fuelling the bling watch trend: from RiRi’s iced-out Rolex to The Weeknd’s ‘ladies’ Piaget and Michelle Yeoh repping Richard Mille, brighter is now officially better]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonA9iqFqAa6U3n9ye8UNv30 From RiRi’s iced-out Rolex to The Weeknd’s ‘ladies’ Piaget and Michelle Yeoh repping Richard Mille, celebs are leading a lighting the way for a bold brighter-is-better trend]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFonA9iqFqAa6U3n9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[9 watch brands that tech millionaires love: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex – and Apple Watches, of course]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolyWWFywtd3U5s0ohxaO6Yr Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex, Richard Mille – and Apple Watches, of course]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:40:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFolyWWFywtd3U5s0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Tag Heuer and Hamilton: the ‘Barbenheimer’ of watches? From Ryan Gosling’s Carreras in Barbie as Ken, to Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon’s historic timepieces in Oppenheimer]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomDVxRAQFAJ-ylmFkX7M1Jw While we love a bit of healthy competition between big-namers like Barbie and Oppenheimer, both films pulled out all the stops in timepieces – but who wore what, exactly?]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:15:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomDVxRAQFAJ-ylmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[What is the ‘great Rolex recession’ – and is it really here? Amid fears of an economic downturn, buyers scale back on splurging on luxury watch brands from Patek Philippe to Audemars Piguet]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomQiCgO4GkhFuT5HJgy6HUf The secondary market for luxury watches, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, has sunk to its lowest level in over two years – here’s how the Fed played a part in this slump]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:02:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomQiCgO4GkhFuT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[Are Zenith watches now as prized as Rolex and Patek Philippe? The LVMH-owned brand’s Chronomaster Sport and Defy Skyline models now have waiting lists as long as the world’s most coveted Swiss timepieces]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomeEbK6fYAhfezdsCmHakzH LVMH may own Tag Heuer and Hublot, but Zenith is outperforming them all with 45 per cent sales growth and the popular US$11,000 Chronomaster Sport watch]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:55:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Pf-jFn0mFomeEbK6fYAhfezdsCmHakzH