James Buttery, Author at WatchPro USA

IN PICS: Sotheby’s English Watch sale achieves world record prices

COLLECTIONS Others UK by James Buttery on July 12, 2016

Sotheby's London has set the auction records for two of England's most important watchmakers. In its 'The Celebration of the English Watch Part II: John Harrison's Enduring Legacy' sale last week, Sotheby's set new records

Figures show watches and jewellery is third strongest retail sector in June

UK by James Buttery on July 12, 2016

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for June 2016 reports a growth in jewellery and watch

Finnish watchmaker modifies 50-year-old Valjoux for new chronograph

INTERNATIONAL NEW PRODUCTS by James Buttery on July 12, 2016

Le Locle-based Finnish watchmaker Torsti Laine is launching a limited edition chronograph based around restored 50-year-old movements. The Laine Chronograph

Mother of Pearl U-Boat shrinks case to fit current tastes

INTERNATIONAL NEW PRODUCTS by James Buttery on July 12, 2016

Even the mighty U-Boat has been forced to acknowledge that prevailing tastes point to smaller case sizes. The Italian watch

Cartier scores takedown victory over online fakes in court

LEAD STORY UK by James Buttery on July 12, 2016

Cartier has scored a major legal victory in the fight against the sale of counterfeit trademarked goods online. The Richemont-owned

Day Twelve: The Championships – Wimbledon 2016

Serena Williams wins two Wimbledon titles wearing an Audemars Piguet

INTERNATIONAL LEAD STORY by James Buttery on July 11, 2016

Not only did Serena Williams win her 22nd Grand Slam victory when she successfully defended her Ladies' Singles title at Wimbledon this weekend, she joined an even more exclusive club by winning the tournament whilst