Tag Archives: Swiss watches

Time ticks forward: A conversation with Walter von Känel, president of Longines

June 29, 2020

JB recently chatted with Walter von Känel about the beauty of women’s timepieces, the mechanics of Swiss watchmaking, and the secret to staying timeless in an ever-changing industry.

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Baselworld 2018: Staying afloat in a changing market

June 20, 2018

As Baselworld enters its second century, one might expect it to carry an atmosphere of celebration and optimism. Instead, however, a dramatically reduced show size, perceived slower foot traffic, and shorter duration brought a buzz of uncertainty to this year’s edition.

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Swiss watch exports plummet in June

August 23, 2016

The Swiss watch industry recorded its steepest drop in June, the biggest it’s had since the beginning of the year. According to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH), exports totalled 1.6 billion CHF ($2.2 billion Cdn.), 16.1 per cent less than in June 2015.

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Baselworld 2016: Hopes are high for a reinvigorated watch sector

June 13, 2016

Currency woes, increasing demand for smartwatches, and slower watch sales in China were some of the issues facing exhibitors and buyers alike at the 44th edition of Baselworld.
The eight-day fair opened under a haze of cautious optimism for a turnaround in consumer purchasing habits in the short term and greater demand for watches in traditionally strong markets.

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Swiss watch exports down in 2015

February 3, 2016

Swiss watch exports declined in 2015, the first recorded downturn since 2009, says the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH).

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Swiss watch exports up by one per cent in October

December 17, 2013

Swiss watch exports in October recorded its best month ever, thanks to continued recovery in the U.S. market.

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Comco: Swatch must slow down cuts to industry

July 16, 2013

The watch industry is breathing a temporary sigh of relief following a ruling by the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) that Swatch Group cannot cut its supplies of movements as much as previously thought.

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BaselWorld unveils new look

May 21, 2013

More than 122,000 people from 100 countries attended BaselWorld 2013, up 17 per cent over 2012.

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Swiss watches on track for strong year

November 15, 2012

Mid-year figures for Swiss watch exports exceeded the 10-billion CHF ($10.2-billion Cdn) mark, despite weaker demand in China and the ongoing euro zone crisis.

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It’s all about timing at Swiss Watch at JCK

February 7, 2011

Time’s a ticking as the countdown to Swiss Watch at JCK 2011 begins and top brands flock to Las Vegas and the show’s new digs at Four Seasons/Four Seasons.

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