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NEWS ABOUT: watches

watches stories: 3 news summaries
GLOSSIES

Watchmaker's Anti-Fakery Technique Is So Money

Vacheron Constantin uses methods used to foil counterfeiters on new $50K line

Oct 24, 08 6:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - A Swiss watchmaker has broken new ground in the effort to fight fakery, Portfolio reports, using techniques designed to foil currency counterfeiters on a new line of timepieces that run to $50,000. Vacheron Constantin uses laser engraving on tiny components, and coats dials with transparent film printed with tiny... More »

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design • watches • high-tech security • counterfeiters • Vacheron Constantin

 Accessory 
 Faux Pas 
 May Cost 
 Theron $20M 

Actress faces lawsuit over wristwatch

Oct 9, 08 11:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - A federal lawsuit against Charlize Theron for breaching an endorsement contract will proceed, People reports. Raymond Weil is seeking the return of “substantial funds”—a reported $20 million—paid to the actress to wear its watches exclusively from 2005 to 2006. But Theron also had a deal with... More »

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lawsuit • Christian Dior • contract • watches • Charlize Theron • Raymond Weil • Charlize Theron naked

Online Buyers Want Blenders, Not Diamonds

Luxury takes a
backseat to the
practical this season

Dec 24, 07 3:03 PM CST
(Newser) - With a shaky economy causing consumers angst this holiday season, online e-tailers say shoppers are opting for functional over frivolous. E-sales of furniture and appliances have spiked more than 70%, while sales of jewelry, watches, and flowers have dropped, reports the New York Times. “It’s certainly counter to... More »

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luxury goods • retail sales • holiday shopping • jewelry • flowers • ComScore • furniture.com • watches • e sales

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