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Watches and Jewellery: September

Watchmakers consider what place AI might have in its creative processes; a look at highly prized cartoon watches ahead of Disney’s centenary; V&A shows off jewellery behind the ‘Chanel look’; and what do luxury houses get from supporting cultural conservations?

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Cartoon time: watch collectors dial into a century of Disney
Highly prized pieces include Gérald Genta’s Mickey Mouse designs and Audemars Piguet’s Marvel limited editions
Industry weighs potential of AI-designed watches
The latest advances have prompted comparisons with past episodes of technological disruption
The fair that launched a Mexican wave of special editions
SIAR has become an annual magnet for watch brands and patriotic collectors
How luxury brands became the face of cultural conservation
An increasing number of houses are funding the renovation of historical sites, at the same time promoting arts and crafts
Coco goes pop: London show puts Chanel jewellery in the spotlight
A V&A exhibition is expected to boost the already strong market for vintage pieces by the designer
Training ticks up as watchmakers look to plug skills gap
The industry’s drive towards high-priced mechanical models has left it short of artisanal expertise

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