Jewelry
September 27, 2017
Baume & Mercier's Petite Promesse timepiece. Image credit: Baume & Mercier
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Although mechanical timepieces have traditionally been a male-oriented category, watchmakers can gain female attention through education and communication.
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