A year of the rabbit for watch brands?
China, which weighed on watch exports at end 2022, will be the key to activity in 2023, a year that opens with mixed prospects. Will China’s impact on luxury sales be as great as in 2021?
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What next for the pre-owned market?
Once dismissed as a hang-out for unscrupulous traders touting fakes, in little more than a decade the pre-owned watch market has grown to remarkable proportions and is expected to surpass sales of new watches. Consultancy firm LuxeConsult predicts this reversal in roles for 2033.
Christophe Claret wows ladies again
First Margot, an animated watch introduced last year, and now Marguerite, the second timepiece which the Le Locle watchmaker has imagined exclusively for women. This latest creation has no strictly horological complication but does feature an intriguing dial display that magically alternates hour numerals with a romantic message. Price-wise, Marguerite is significantly more affordable than its predecessor.
Taking stock
The current slowdown in watch sales is behind a dangerous build-up of inventory at retailers. "Dr" Goldberger is offering a tripartite solution by selling this unwanted stock at pre-owned prices in the United States. A credit note from the brands makes up the shortfall.
When the stars come out
Jaeger-LeCoultre's new models for 2015 celebrate astronomy, the science that gave rise to horology. They include several high-precision timepieces, including many with very special moon-phase displays.
The subtle charm of Jaeger-LeCoultre
Chief Executive Daniel Riedo announces growth above 5%, a new collection this autumn, and a forthcoming increase in production capacity.
