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Basilia: waiting list or waiting for the list

Six months before it opens in Basel, in the middle of Watches and Wonders week, the Basilia fair counts around a quarter of watch exhibitors among its registrations, without having named a single one.

22 October 2026 · 2 min read

The highest Rolex boutique in the world

In June 2026 Bucherer opened the highest Rolex boutique in the world at the summit of the Titlis, 3,020 metres up, in a tower designed by Herzog & de Meuron.

26 August 2026 · 2 min read

The watchmaker as compliance officer

Since 5 August 2026, French watch and jewellery retailers have had to verify the identity and the source of funds for any sale above 10,000 euros, whatever the means of payment.

11 August 2026 · 2 min read

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