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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?

Thursday, 09 February 2023
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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.

Thursday, 02 February 2023
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Prince Mohammed Ali Alabbar took pleasure in welcoming Blancpain to Dubai for the launch of the X Fathoms © Blancpain
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Blancpain goes in deep with the X Fathoms

Blancpain proved watchmaking still has ample room for superlatives when it presented the X Fathoms, its new dive watch and worthy successor to the legendary Fifty Fathoms. The launch took place among the 30,000 fish and 400 sharks in the world's biggest aquarium, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Taking the plunge was Mark A. Hayek, CEO of Blancpain.

Wednesday, 09 November 2011
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The Swiss watch industry looks set for a record year

Jean-Daniel Pasche, President of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, is confident the sector is heading for a record year in 2011, after the CHF 17 million achieved in 2008.

Friday, 04 November 2011
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Too many events?

Watches are born in Switzerland. They are designed, assembled and produced in these valleys, which are home to the manufactures that take pride - and rightly so - in their workshops, museums and buildings, which often have historic significance or are the work of eminent contemporary architects.

Wednesday, 02 November 2011
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Point of View
"The watch industry is about to enter one of its greatest challenges" (1/2)

At 44, Antonio Calce has taken a stake in the capital of Montres Corum Sàrl which has been under his stewardship since 2007. This is a strong signal for the markets as the Swiss watch sector prepares to face important industrial challenges. The young CEO talks about why he decided to become a shareholder, and gives his expert view of where the branch is heading. (Part 1)

Tuesday, 25 October 2011
5 min read
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New Models
Bauhaus for the wrist

The precepts taught by the legendary school of arts and crafts, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 in Weimar, continue to find expression in watchmaking, led by Germany's Stowa, Junghans and Nomos. Coming after tributes from Alain Silberstein and Zeno, Patek Philippe unveiled its Annual Calendar Regulator earlier this year.

Monday, 24 October 2011
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Omega president Stephen Urquhart and brand ambassador Cindy Crawford at the event celebrating the opening of Omega's new-look boutique in Moscow © Omega
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The Omega offensive

With new store openings, mechanical watches specifically for its women customers, an extension of the famous Co-Axial movement across the collections, and heavyweight sponsorship deals, Omega leaves no stone unturned in assuring the brand's presence.

Thursday, 20 October 2011
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