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Economy
Luxury, biodiversity and the sixth mass extinction

At five points in the past 500 million years, life on Earth was almost completely wiped out. We are now on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, and we are the cause. Can humans right their wrongs? The luxury industry must lead by example.

Thursday, 27 January 2022
8 min read
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Economy
Investors see opportunity in the watch sector

An influx of capital ends a year marked by a boom in sales at auction and on the pre-owned market as watches take on a new role as investment products.

Monday, 20 December 2021
5 min read
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Economy
Watch ads make way for women

In the past, brands have struggled to find the right voice when showcasing their women's watches. The welcome news is that while red-carpet glamour is as important as ever, the message is now more carefully honed.

Thursday, 13 June 2013
Flavia Giovannelli
4 min read
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Economy
Is China a threat to Swiss watchmaking?

Concerns are being voiced over the takeover of Swiss brands by Chinese, many of whom hope for a quick return on investment.

Monday, 03 June 2013
Quentin Simonet
6 min read
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Economy
Switzerland puts the sparkle in fine watches

At the forefront of Fine Watchmaking, Switzerland and more specifically Geneva have become an important centre for trade in precious stones.

Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Flavia Giovannelli
4 min read
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Economy
The Swiss watch sector is growing twice as fast as GDP

Exports of Swiss watches have increased eightfold over four decades. Switzerland's four French-speaking cantons weigh in at almost 70% of the sector's added value for the country as a whole.

Monday, 22 April 2013
Quentin Simonet
5 min read
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Economy
MB&F, what friends are for

Regular updates on what's happening at the brand, globetrotting to meet and greet fans, and close relations with the "friends" who help make it all happen, MB&F is the perfect specimen of horological networking.

Friday, 29 March 2013
3 min read
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Economy
The Swiss market has doubled in ten years

With Swiss retailers largely benefiting from tourist spending, new outlets are springing up at major tourist destinations.

Friday, 15 March 2013
Quentin Simonet
4 min read
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