27/05/2022
• Martin Foster
In April, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 made a most welcome restart to the established cycle of Swiss watch industry fairs. MARTIN FOSTER takes a look at a successful return after the two-year global disruption caused by the COVID pandemic and political uncertainty.
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04/04/2022
• Martin Foster
Baselworld was once a symbol of global unity, offering a space for the watch industry at large to gather annually. MARTIN FOSTER explains that in a post-pandemic world, such a unity between Swiss and international brands may never be seen again.
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08/11/2021
• Martin Foster
The hybrid Watches & Wonders trade event – presented digitally in Geneva followed by a physical Shanghai show – has rekindled optimism for the Swiss watch industry, reports MARTIN FOSTER.
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10/08/2021
• Martin Foster
As a reincarnated Baselworld draws closer, MARTIN FOSTER explores the complications of the international watch industry since the onset of the global COVID pandemic and looks toward 2022.
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10/05/2021
• Martin Foster
The hybrid Watches & Wonders trade event – presented digitally in Geneva followed by a physical Shanghai show – has rekindled optimism for the Swiss watch industry, reports MARTIN FOSTER.
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22/11/2020
• Martin Foster
It was probably no surprise that the Geneva Watches & Wonders event scheduled for April 2021 has been cancelled. Formerly known as Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, it will mean that the show will not have taken place for two years given that this year’s event was also cancelled earlier this year.
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19/03/2020
• Martin Foster
While it was quite possible the 2020 Baselworld fair would wreak more politicking and debate on the already stifled Swiss watch industry, MARTIN FOSTER believes it’s time to take stock.
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04/11/2019
• Martin Foster
Amid continued unrest, both domestic and international, the 38th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair was placed in a challenging position. Yet it has proved remarkably resilient, writes MARTIN FOSTER.
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10/05/2019
• Martin Foster
Now in its 102nd year, Baselworld is – despite the doubters – still setting the pace as the heart of the luxury watch industry, writes MARTIN FOSTER.
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09/03/2019
• Martin Foster
Amid turbulent times for the Swiss luxury watch industry – and the news that the Geneva show is set to synchronise with Basel in 2020 – MARTIN FOSTER reports on the latest from this year’s SIHH.
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12/11/2018
• Martin Foster
The Hong Kong watch and clock fair (HKW&CF) opened on 4 September with dazzling glitz and strong exhibitor and buyer optimism springing from a resurgent market. MARTIN FOSTER reports.
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17/08/2018
• Martin Foster
Baselworld stumbled over a series of hurdles following its 2018 event. In order to redeem itself and win back the Swatch Group, vast changes must be made, MARTIN FOSTER reports.
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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
• Martin Foster
In a world where the Swiss watch and clock industry is suffering unpredictable buying patterns, the Geneva salon provided luxury watch brands with much-needed international attention. MARTIN FOSTER reports.
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23/10/2017
• Martin Foster
The Hong Kong watch and clock fair presented minimalist styling and an improved global outlook. MARTIN FOSTER reviews industry trends from the event.
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