Skip to main content

Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin
Technology

Cartier Owner Sees Wealth Gap Fueling Social Unrest

Johann Rupert, the founder and chairman of Richemont, said tension between the rich and poor is set to escalate as robots and artificial intelligence fuel mass unemployment.

Technology

Cartier Owner Sees Wealth Gap Fueling Social Unrest

Johann Rupert, the founder and chairman of Richemont, said tension between the rich and poor is set to escalate as robots and artificial intelligence fuel mass unemployment.


Luxury

Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women

The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.

Luxury

Vacheron Ditches Diamonds for Mechanical Features to Lure Women

The common denominator to attract female clientele in the luxury watchmaking industry has so far usually been a sparkly one — diamonds. Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation, plans to change that.


News & Analysis

Cartier to Raise Prices in Euro Zone After Swiss Franc Soars

Richemont's flagship Cartier brand will increase prices for watches and jewelry by five percent in the euro zone to limit the damage to its margins following the surge in the Swiss franc.

News & Analysis

Cartier to Raise Prices in Euro Zone After Swiss Franc Soars

Richemont's flagship Cartier brand will increase prices for watches and jewelry by five percent in the euro zone to limit the damage to its margins following the surge in the Swiss franc.


Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.

Global Markets

Hong Kong Luxury Watch Retailers Face SNB Blow

The franc’s record surge may prompt luxury watch retailers in Hong Kong to absorb some of the price increase from Switzerland’s high-end timepiece makers as demand stays weak amid a slowing Chinese economy.


Financial Markets

Richemont Profit Hit By Asian Slowdown

ZURICH, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported first-half operating profit that missed analysts'

Financial Markets

Richemont Profit Hit By Asian Slowdown

ZURICH, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world's largest jewelry maker, reported first-half operating profit that missed analysts'


News & Analysis

Richemont Posts Weakest Results Since 2009

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world’s largest jewelry maker, had the weakest start to a year since the global recession as consumers held back on luxury- goods purchases in Hong Kong, slowing revenue growth from Asia.

News & Analysis

Richemont Posts Weakest Results Since 2009

Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the world’s largest jewelry maker, had the weakest start to a year since the global recession as consumers held back on luxury- goods purchases in Hong Kong, slowing revenue growth from Asia.


Technology

Will Apple’s 'iWatch' Rattle Luxury Watchmakers?

Apple’s much-anticipated wearable device, which will reportedly debut this fall, may not pose a direct threat to luxury watchmakers. But it does signal opportunity.

Technology

Will Apple’s 'iWatch' Rattle Luxury Watchmakers?

Apple’s much-anticipated wearable device, which will reportedly debut this fall, may not pose a direct threat to luxury watchmakers. But it does signal opportunity.


News & Analysis

Richemont Reports Unchanged Earnings on Chinese Market Slowdown

GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the maker of Cartier jewelry and Montblanc pens, reported unchanged full-year earnings, capping

News & Analysis

Richemont Reports Unchanged Earnings on Chinese Market Slowdown

GENEVA, Switzerland — Cie. Financiere Richemont SA, the maker of Cartier jewelry and Montblanc pens, reported unchanged full-year earnings, capping


News & Analysis

Watchmakers Look to Bespoke Design to Court The Super-Rich

CHIASSO, Switzerland — As luxury watchmakers seek to keep increasing sales while preserving exclusivity, they are taking a leaf out of the haute

News & Analysis

Watchmakers Look to Bespoke Design to Court The Super-Rich

CHIASSO, Switzerland — As luxury watchmakers seek to keep increasing sales while preserving exclusivity, they are taking a leaf out of the haute


News & Analysis

Knowing What Makes Women Tick Essential For Swiss Watch Makers

GENEVA, Switzerland — Swiss watchmakers are devoting 2014 to convincing women like Mo Oshodi to covet timepieces the way she does her shoe

News & Analysis

Knowing What Makes Women Tick Essential For Swiss Watch Makers

GENEVA, Switzerland — Swiss watchmakers are devoting 2014 to convincing women like Mo Oshodi to covet timepieces the way she does her shoe