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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
Bertrand Grospellier, or ElkY as he's known to fans © Parmigiani
Economy
Odd couples

We're accustomed to seeing watchmakers associate their image with big-name personalities from the worlds of sport, film and fashion. Now some are taking a different tack, such as Jaeger-LeCoultre with comic strips, or Parmigiani and poker.

Wednesday, 02 March 2011
2 min read
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Economy
Watch exports chasing record levels

In 2010, the Swiss watch sector came through the turbulence of the previous year. After wristwatch exports pulled in CHF 15.1 billion, the sector is within a hair's breadth of equalling its record of 2008. The blots on the horizon: a strong Swiss franc and higher raw material costs.

Thursday, 17 February 2011
4 min read
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Economy
Analysts enthused by Swiss watch exports for 2010

Publication of figures for Swiss watch exports in 2010 gave financial analysts ample cause for satisfaction.

Thursday, 17 February 2011
2 min read
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Economy
The Internet and luxury watches: China is hot on the heels of the United States

The latest World Watch Report from IC-Agency confirms the rise of China, which is also reflected in online searches by watch fans. IWC, Patek Philippe and Zenith remain the top three brands searched for on the Internet.

Tuesday, 08 February 2011
2 min read
Captain Power Reserve © Zenith
Economy
Zenith continues to build its classic image

A year and a half ago, Jean-Frédéric Dufour set about refocusing Zenith on its fundamental values with the result that last year the brand announced double-digit growth. It now moves ahead with its strategy.

Friday, 04 February 2011
4 min read
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Peter Speake-Marin © Speake-Marin
Economy
Peter Speake-Marin reviews his business model

Exclusivity is a non-negotiable principle for Peter Speake-Marin, including when the master watchmaker announces his intention to up production. A means of financing his ambition to make complication watches, the Speake-Marin way.

Tuesday, 01 February 2011
3 min read
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