【Switzerland】Swiss Watch Industry in 2024: Consolidation and Challenges
Editor’s NoteThis analysis examines the Swiss watch industry’s pivotal 2024 performance, which saw a 2.8% export decline to CHF 25.9 billion,…
Swiss Watch Industry
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…
【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…
【Lucerne, Swi】Gübelin Opens the Gem Museum in the Heart of Lucerne
Editor’s NoteFor over a century, the Gübelin family has pursued a passion for gemstones, driving innovation in gemmology through its laboratory,…
【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…