Bloombar‘s owner Eddie Bloom argues that cheapest is not always best and explains why some dealers charge more for a reason. The pre-owned watch world remains totally unregulated and, after nearly 15 years in the industry, I have seen it change enormously from what was once a real gentleman’s business to something sometimes far murkier. […] The post DISPATCHES: Paying for peace of mind is vital when trading luxury watches appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Omega has introduced eight Speedmaster 38 models, each bringing its own unique charm. Among them are two editions in Sedna Gold, two in Moonshine Gold, and four in sleek stainless steel, all available on matching bracelet or leather strap. For those seeking a blend of sporty elegance and a rich heritage rooted in chronographs and […] The post Omega’s Moonwatch gets a glow-up appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Omega president and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann hosted a star-studded party for the launch of new additions to the Speedmaster 38 line in Milan. Headliner celebrities wearing the new 38 at the launch party included actors Barry Keoghan and Jonathan Bailey, who stood alongside Naomie Harris and Alessandra Ambrosio, all celebrating the super-glam makeover of NASA’s […] The post WATCH FACES: Omega’s Speedmaster 38 launch in Milan appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Christopher Ward is on a mission to bring the highest forms of mechanical watchmaking to the widest possible audience. If there was a bang for buck league in luxury watches, Christopher Ward would be challenging for the top spot. That mission has seen the British-based business win a GPHG Award for its hourly chiming C1 […] The post Christopher Ward sets a new standard for finishing with skeletonised Twelve X in titanium appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Born in 1883, Gaston-Louis Vuitton was a prominent figure in the history of luxury travel and accessories house Louis Vuitton, helming the brand from 1907, and influential right up until his death in 1970. As the third-generation of Vuittons to enter the family firm, Gaston-Louis played a pivotal role in shaping the modern identity of […] The post Louis Vuitton keeps historic artistry skills alive at La Fabrique du Temps appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Watchfinder and its parent company Richemont are ramping-up their mission to reduce the number of fake luxury watches being sold and circulated by criminals through secondary market dealers. The illegal trade in counterfeit goods is estimated to be worth more than £8 billion in the UK, alone, and fake Rolexes are consistently top of the […] The post Fighting the fake Rolex epidemic appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Not content with becoming one of the watch world’s biggest YouTube influencers, Teddy Baldassare first attempted to diversify into retail by acquiring the ecommerce technology of Troverie.com (renamed Teddybaldassarre.com) and launching his own multibrand e-store under the name of Teddy. Earlier this year he opened his first brick and mortar store in his home city […] The post THE BIG AMERICAN INTERVIEW: Ted Talks appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Laurent Ferrier has been burnishing its credentials as a luxury sports watch manufacturer in recent years but it returned to its more classical roots at Watches and Wonders with the unveiling of its first ever model with a moon phase complication. The Classic Moon, offered with a choice of blue or silver dial, has a […] The post Laurent Ferrier returns to the classics with an annual calendar moon phase watch appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

The streets of San Francisco’s central Tenderloin district have become so overrun with drug dealers and vagrants that the city’s mayor is proposing a curfew on businesses from midnight until the morning. That has not deterred A. Lange & Söhne from opening a beautiful new boutique in the area, but might explain why that boutique […] The post A. Lange & Söhne introduces Lange Salon concept in San Francisco appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more

Versace has expanded its Antares collection to its spring/summer 2024 range. Named after the Scorpio constellation’s brightest star, the Antares collection features a geometrical 44mm x 41,5mm case and the signature Versace logo on the lugs. As further nods to Versace’s heritage, the dial, bracelet and 12 o’clock position all feature the 3D Greca pattern, […] The post Versace strenthens its sporty Antares collection for SS24 appeared first on WATCHPRO ..read more