Conjecture 2025 | Can High-End Watches Regain Their Upward Trajectory?
Editor’s NoteThis analysis of the 2024 hard luxury market reveals a clear divergence: sustained demand for jewelry contrasted with a downturn in…
Swiss Watch Industry
【La Chaux-de-】Watchmaking Subcontracting: La Chaux-de-Fonds Weeps, a Little, a Lot
Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights a deepening crisis within the watchmaking sector, with subcontractors bearing the brunt. A significant takeaway…
【Geneva, Swit】Watches and Wonders: Geneva Showcases Watchmaking Unity
Editor’s NoteThe 2024 Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva concluded with record participation and attendance, drawing 54 exhibitors and 49,000…
【Basel, Switz】Horology Events on Your Autumn Agenda (Published 2023)
Editor’s NoteThe landscape of watch industry events has transformed dramatically since the days of a single dominant trade fair. As autumn 2023…
【Geneva, Swit】Cyrille Vigneron: “In Jewelry, as in Watchmaking, Cartier is Increasing its Production Capacity”
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the dual focus on operational flexibility and sustainability in the luxury watch industry, as exemplified by…
【London, UK】Surge in High-End Watch Thefts Threatens Swiss Brands Like Rolex and Patek
Editor’s NoteAs luxury watch thefts rise globally, even private collectors are altering their daily habits. This article explores the personal impact…
【Geneva, Swit】A City Filled with Watches: The ‘Changing of the Guard’ Felt at the Industry’s Enthusiastic Geneva Watch Fair
Editor’s NoteGeneva recently hosted the first in-person Watches & Wonders fair, drawing global industry professionals to the city. This report…
【Basel, Switz】Baselworld 2022 Cancelled After All! Managing Director Michel Loris-Melikoff Also Steps Down
Editor’s NoteThis article confirms the cancellation of Baselworld 2022, a decision made by the MCH Group following industry consultations and the…
【Basel, Switz】Legendary Watch Fair: The Reasons for the End of Baselworld
Editor’s NoteThe cancellation of Baselworld 2020 marks a pivotal moment for the watch industry. As major brands forge new alliances and events, this…
【Basel, Switz】Future Outlook for Watch Fairs at a Time of Transformation (2020 New Watch Report)
Editor’s NoteThe recent withdrawal of several major brands from the world’s premier watch fair has exposed significant underlying tensions. This…