22/03/2024
• Samuel Ord
Predicting future trends in the watch industry is a tall task. SAMUEL ORD speaks with industry analysts from around the world about what lies ahead.
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30/03/2022
• Angela Han
Two iconic watch brands, one low price – the MoonSwatch was destined to be an astronomical collaboration. While Swatch has stressed that this wasn’t a limited edition release, it wasn’t enough to prevent crowd chaos at launches across the globe. ANGELA HAN explores what this says about consumers today and what it means for the watch industry.
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01/02/2022
• Richard Chiu
It’s all systems go for the much-anticipated Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 on 30 March to 5 April at Palexpo Geneva with 38 fashion and luxury brands participating, according to the show’s organisers.
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30/12/2021
• Jeweller Research
Eight years after confirming that it was entering the watch market, albeit via Android Wear – an extension of the Android operating system into wearable technology – rumours are rife that Google is about to launch its own smartwatch under the Pixel brand.
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17/11/2020
• Graham Henrickson
There is a clear framework for improving watch sales – but in the digital era, it appears retailers are still neglecting online customers, writes GRAHAM HENRICKSON.
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17/04/2020
• Jeweller Research
Updated 14 Nov '21: Baselworld was renowned as the world’s premier watch and jewellery show, however the 103-year-old show was officially put to rest in July 2020 following a protracted decline and the withdrawal of high-profile exhibitors. In a shock announcement, only four months out from the Spring 2022 Baselworld Show is announced as cancelled.
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09/04/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The world of watches is almost unrecognisable from what it was ten, or even five years ago. From design to functionality and marketing, the category has evolved significantly due to a combination of technological change, industry politics, economic uncertainty and shifts in communication.
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15/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Moda Group has confirmed it will return to distributing Roamer watches after the collapse of Lion Brands, and intends to relaunch the brand next month.
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10/05/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Fashion watches have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the last ten years. ARABELLA RODEN discovers what makes this market tick.
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08/04/2019
• Coleby Nicholson
Japanese watches have hit their stride down under, with high per capita sales. COLEBY NICHOLSON finds out just how they do it.
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14/06/2018
• Martin Foster
Recently, the swiss watch industry has been caught in a storm of unstable demand and even one of the world’s leading trade shows couldn’t deny it. MARTIN FOSTER reports.
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29/03/2018
• Talia Paz • Staff Journalist
While jewellery trends come and go, fashion watches remain stylish no matter the season. TALIA PAZ provides the latest insight into this enduring category.
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25/05/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Roll up, roll up, the new watch releases are in town! EMILY MOBBS visits Baselworld 2017 to discover what’s in store for the local market in the season ahead.
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11/04/2016
• Martin Foster
Recent research suggests the popularity of smartwatches is overtaking traditional Swiss watches but MARTIN FOSTER says this superficial conclusion is downright misleading.
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25/05/2015
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
The world’s largest watch fair may be over for another year but the fun is just beginning as BaselWorld’s hottest releases appear on local shores. EMILY MOBBS has the low-down.
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