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Swiss Watch Biz: Sales Flat, Profits Up

Robert Farago — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:42:05 +0000

“Swiss watch exports showed no sign of weakness in June – quite the opposite,” the Federation of Swiss Watch Industry reports on the Swiss Watch biz. So flat-lining is a sign of strength. Got it. Surprisingly, Rob Corder of WatchPro.com calls them out. “Excellent Result” is the headline that the Federation of the Swiss Watch […]

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Grail Watch – 3 Reasons Not to Buy One

Robert Farago — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:00:47 +0000

Start with this: only the pure of heart will ever wear a Grail watch. Which is why you don’t see Indiana Jones wearing one in The Last Crusade. So really, you don’t deserve a Grail watch. That said . . . You probably think you do. Anyway, your unworthiness isn’t one of the three reasons […]

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Patek Philippe Rules – Here’s Why

Franz Rivoira — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:35 +0000

Swiss horology has a Holy Trinity: Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet. They’re also known as the New King, the Old King and the Young Prince. While this doesn’t provide a complete picture of modern haute horlogerie, it’s true: Patek Philippe rules . . . Patek Philippe rules because it has the most respect, […]

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Where is Hitler’s Watch?

Franz Rivoira — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:00:40 +0000

People of power and renown often are associated with a particular watch. Vice President Gerald Ford and the Pulsar. Fidel Castro and Rolex. As far as chroniclers are aware, German Führer Adolf Hitler wasn’t a watch lover and never wore a notable timepiece. That said, we know something about Hitler’s watch . . . Hitler […]

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Richemont Sales Down 47% – Coronavirus Watch 28

Robert Farago — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:35 +0000

The Swatch Group recently released its financial report for the first quarter of 2020 As revealed in our post Swatch Profits Tank – Coronavirus Watch 27, the conglomerate claimed a quick sales recovery after the Coronageddon lockdown and a bright future ahead. Now it’s Richemont’s turn. The song remains the same. Well, the first part […]

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Watch News 6/7/2020 – Rolex Mauls Modder!

Robert Farago — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:09 +0000

Our Sunday watch news roundup starts with Rolex’s lawsuit against laCalifornienne. Rolex was none-too-happy with the Rolex modder’s modifications. watchpro.com reports that Rolex won their suit against the husband-and-wife owners for trademark violation. Will Rolex take on the other modders, such as Wildman, Blaken and Mad Paris? Rolex’s victory may also have implications for . […]

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Richemont Swan Dives – Coronavirus Watch 18

Joseph Adams — Fri, 15 May 2020 23:22:41 +0000

Yesterday, Watches of Switzerland revealed that it was pantsed by Coronageddon. Today, Richemont – the world’s third largest luxury goods conglomerate – reported their progress. How goes the battle for A. Lange & Söhne, BAUME, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc and Watchfinder […]

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