Watchmakers have recognized that luxury timepieces must be produced in limited quantities. However, this poses a challenge to other industry players, such as distributors, brands and retailers, since they must compete for sales profit margins. A new trend is emerging where watch manufacturers are integrating their digital distribution networks.

The Germany Company Sinn, which is well known for its dive watches, has recently developed a strap system that is specifically designed for those who spend lots of time underwater. Called the DuoFlex, its goal is to solve a common issue that both professional and recreational divers will be familiar with, which is the necessity of having a diving timepiece and strap that can rapidly be adjusted so that it fits on a wet suit with ease. While there are extension clasps on the market which advertise themselves as already doing this, most are inadequate at best.

Over the last few years major luxury watch manufacturers such as Rolex have made changes when it comes to their watch bezels, transitioning from stainless steel to ceramic. Many enthusiasts are surprised by the switch, and are interested to know why these watchmakers have made such changes. Below is an overview of ceramic watch bezels and how it compares to steel.

Although LED watches have been around for about forty years, limitations in technology have prevented them from reaching their full potential, until now. There are a number of factors which make these watches distinct from traditional time pieces, and below are some reasons they’re increasing in popularity.

Titanium has become in vogue for many luxury watches, and there are a number of reasons for this. A lot of metallurgists consider it to be one of the best engineered metals in the world. This is because these professionals evaluate materials based on their properties, the most important of which are durability, toughness, hardness, strength and lightness. Titanium has all these attributes and more.

Baselworld is the largest and most exclusive event for both jewelry and watch manufacturers, giving them an opportunity to showcase their newest designs and styles. It is also the perfect venue for discovering the hottest watch trends that are taking the industry by storm in 2019.