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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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The four stages of boat racing

Boat races are made up of several rounds split into four defining "stages". The starting signal, announcing the time when the competitors can cross the line, is preceded with a preparatory stage lasting between 3 and 10 minutes, the last minute is obviously the most important, indeed it is during this time that the winner may even be determined.

Thursday, 14 July 2011
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"As a Manufacture established in 1755, we have a responsibility"

As the National Museum of Singapore hosts "Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755", chief executive officer Juan-Carlos Torres talks about the wider implications of such an event.

Monday, 11 July 2011
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Economy
A tougher environment for Swiss watchmaking

With the Swiss franc heading skywards and commodity prices going through the roof, times are hard for Swiss exports. Yet a glance at statistics for the watch sector suggests nothing can stop its incredible growth. The obstacles, however, are no less real.

Thursday, 07 July 2011
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Watch companies need someone to lean on too

The automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace industries all need an occasional leg up from consultancies. Swiss watchmaking is no exception to this rule, as activities developed by Altran in the sector prove.

Wednesday, 06 July 2011
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To be or not to be in China, that is no longer the question

Much can be learned from Nestlé's experience in China. According to Frits van Dijk, Executive Vice President at the multinational, any company still saying it needs to get into the country has already left it too late.

Wednesday, 06 July 2011
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The FHH takes a true look at fakes

In 2009, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) launched a major information campaign on counterfeiting in partnership with the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) that was relayed by the international media.

Tuesday, 05 July 2011
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