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Swiss watch exports tick-tock to $31 billion in 2023

Arnold Pinto
Representing a 7.6% increase from 2022 The Swiss watchmaking industry marked a historic milestone in 2023, with exports reaching unprecedented levels in both value and volume. Building on a robust performance from the previous year, the sector has continued its impressive growth trajectory, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amidst a fluctuating global market.
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Watches And Wonders Geneva Foundation Has 3 New Members

Arnold Pinto
Chanel, Hermès, LVMH Join Up Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation (WWGF) has announced that Chanel, Hermès, and LVMH have joined forces with founding members Rolex, Richemont, and Patek Philippe. This marks a pivotal moment for the Foundation’s mission to empower the global fine watchmaking sector. Established in September 2022 under the leadership of Rolex,
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A Triumph Of Timekeeping Excellence And Unity

Arnold Pinto
That Was Watches And Wonders Geneva 2024 Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 has left a legacy of broken records, lifted spirits, and industry optimism soaring to new heights. The premier event on the global high-end watchmaking calendar witnessed an uptick in exhibitors, visitors, and ticket sales. It symbolised a collective commitment within the watchmaking fraternity […]
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Owners Disposing Luxury Watches To Raise Funds

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Due To Cost-Of-Living Crisis In UK In the face of an escalating cost of living crisis, luxury watch owners are resorting to pawnbrokers to convert their cherished timepieces into cash, as evidenced by a staggering 36% increase in transactions over the past year, according to data from The Watch Register. The data, extracted from The […]
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Watches And Wonders Geneva 2024 Begins On Time

Arnold Pinto
Featuring 54 Prestigious Watch Brands Geneva has set in motion the most extravagant display of horological excellence in the world as Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 begins in the scenic Swiss city. The iconic event commenced on April 9, 2024, for watch industry attendees worldwide, setting the stage for Geneva’s largest watch event ever. The […]
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MB&F Introduces the Legacy Machine FlyingT

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A Tribute To Feminine Influence In Horology MB&F has unveiled the Legacy Machine FlyingT, its first timepiece inspired by and dedicated to women. This innovation marks a significant milestone in the brand’s 14-year history, aligning with its pattern of unveiling groundbreaking creations in seven-year cycles. The Legacy Machine FlyingT distinguishes itself with a
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Watch Register catalogues luxury watches worth $1.9bn

Arnold Pinto
These are stolen and lost timepieces The Watch Register, marking its 10-year milestone, has reported a massive surge in registered watches with unique serial numbers, soaring by 236% in the past year. The globally acclaimed database, renowned for its role in combatting watch crime, now houses over 100,000 such timepieces. A decade since its inception, […]
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Countdown begins for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

Arnold Pinto
The horological extravaganza is on, from April 9-15 Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 – a key annual feature in fine watchmaking – is set to captivate enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and industry professionals from April 9 to 15 in scenic Geneva city. With a record-breaking 55 exhibiting high-end brands (maisons) showcasing their latest creations, this year’s event […]