How are women changing the luxury watch market?
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9 Sep 2021
How are women changing the luxury watch market?

The world of luxury watches predominantly caters to men, leaving many women feeling shut out of a legacy part of fashion. But higher demand from women and creative disruption from brands are helping to carve out space for new voices and styles, energising a market entrenched in tradition.

Victoria Gomelsky

Victoria Gomelsky is the editor-in-chief of jewellery trade publication JCK and frequently writes about watches for The New York Times. Her freelance work has appeared in Robb Report, AFAR, Hollywood Reporter, and the anthology Waking Up American: Coming of Age Biculturally.

Roberta Naas

Often credited as the first female watch editor in America, Roberta Naas is a veteran journalist with over 30 years of experience. She has authored six books on watches and is the founder and editor-in-chief of watch website A Timely Perspective.

Victoria Townsend

Victoria Townsend was a Bahrain TV newsreader before moving to Paris to cover watches for leading Middle East business publications. She has written for numerous watch publications including Haute Time, GMT Middle East (English edition), FHH Journal, International Watch Review, and Lifetime.

Delle Chan

Delle Chan is a London-based writer and editor who covers everything from food and travel to science and sustainability. She has contributed to various publications including The Guardian, CNN Travel, the South China Morning Post, and WIRED UK.