Watches of Switzerland increases revenue and profits forecast again
UK’s bigger seller of Rolex and Omega watches to repay £3.3m in furlough money but retain rates relief
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UK’s biggest Rolex dealer says sales rising despite Covid crisis
Watches of Switzerland says regional stores are performing better than those in London
From iconic and rare to vintage styles: Top watches seen as ultimate investment pieces
As the watch industry is trying to find its future in ultra-niche and luxury products, a small group of watchmaking brands have the unique power to constantly capture the luxury consumer spend. Fine watches became another investable commodity. But does that make them a good investment? In a world of unpredictable and accelerating change, … Read more
eBay launches post-sale authentication service for all high-end watches
eBay, one of the largest luxury watch marketplaces in the world, is launching “Authenticity Guarantee,” a new post-sale authentication service for all watches sold for $2,000 or more in the U.S. The new eBay service provides an extra layer of trust and confidence for shoppers browsing the nearly eighty thousand new, pre-owned and vintage … Read more
2021 Baselworld Watch And Jewelry Show Is Canceled by Organizing Committee
Baselworld’s organizing committee announced an agreement with exhibitors and the cancellation of the 2021 edition. The high-end watch and jewelry fair was rescheduled January 28 – February 2, 2021, but will not be held anymore. The mass migration of the most important watchmaking brands and the coronavirus crisis are the main causes … Read more
Turn back time? What it means to wear a watch in the era of mobile phones
As the need for watches has waned, the timepiece has become a wrist-based statement. Wearing one now can feel like a coded message
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