Editorial – Do You Have the Time?
To kick off the week, our Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Wong shares her thoughts on a fashion magazine’s controversial article that created havoc online. In short, the piece stated that true watch lovers rarely set their watches to the correct time… Pretty bold claim, right? Find out what Suzanne's stance right over here.
The Return of Omega’s Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8
Next, our correspondent Olivier Müller takes a closer look at Omega’s latest iteration of the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, the Apollo 8. The novelty features subtle yet significant changes, not least its movement and exterior deploying cutting-edge technologies. Discover more here.
Horological Haute Couture
Next, the Haute Couture shows have returned at the Paris Fashion Week, since January 22nd. As the first models strode out onto the runway, WorldTempus accessorised 10 outfits from previous collections with runway-worthy timepieces.
Designer Tamara Ralph Puts Audemars Piguet on the Runway at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris
Speaking of fashionable timepieces, for her Spring/Summer 2024 show at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris on Monday, Australian designer Tamara Ralph unveiled a collaborative Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon. All details about the piece can be found here.
Switzerland’s Watchmakers Enter Mid-Altitude
Moving along, our business correspondent Christophe Roulet gives us a detailed analysis of where the market is at the moment. In short, share prices for the Swiss watch industry’s biggest players dropped by more than 20% over the last six months, signaling an end to post-pandemic euphoria. Find out why here.
Dazzling Watches Fit for the Sun King
Would you like to take a trip back in time, to the sophisticated and lustrous early 18th century? Because we sure would! So here’s a curated selection of colourful watches, to spirit you back to the world of King Louis XIV of France (aka the “Sun King”), all while adding a touch of Rococo flair to your wrist.
New Releases
Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, we have the Beauregard Lili Bouton Red Coral, the Bell & Ross BR 03 Cyber Ceramic, the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Wyoming Jade, the Hermès Arceau Petite Lune ciel étoilé, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon PVD, the Omega Mini Trésor collection, the Ralf Tech WRX Automatic “Black Dragon” & “Golden Dragon” and the Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Chinese.
