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The Wolf in Cashmere: How Bernard Arnault Built LVMH into the World's Largest Luxury Empire
From daring takeovers to iconic brands, uncover the fascinating journey of Bernard Arnault, the visionary behind LVMH's rise as the world's largest…
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April 2024

The French Revolutionary Calendar
The French Revolutionary Calendar, a failed 18th-century attempt to remake society by radically restructuring time, offers a cautionary tale about the…
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Horology and Human Nature
A dive into the psychology of collecting, looking at the subtle social games we all play, and unpicking the unspoken dynamics which shape our hobby.
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Morgan Stanley's Q1 2024 Swiss Watch Market Report
A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Trends, Challenges, and Changes in the Swiss Watch Market
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The Artisans of Deceit
Unraveling the Web of an Elaborate Watch Counterfeiting Operation
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March 2024

Let's talk about envy
That dirty topic which everyone likes to ignore!
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No regrets
Why changing tastes should be embraced by watch collectors
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50 Guiding Principles
Some guiding life principles and lessons, with a “watch collecting spin” added to each one.
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My 8 Best Techniques for Evaluating Character
These methods have helped me enormously—and can save you much heartache and anxiety
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Friendship & Watch Collecting
A Timeless Pursuit of Connection
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Pierre Bourdieu on Taste
Applying Pierre Bourdieu's thinking to the world of watch collecting
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February 2024

Swiss watch industry’s top 50 brands for 2023
A breakdown of Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult's "Seventh Annual Swiss Watcher" - an annual report on the Swiss watch industry,
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