Watches

Swiss watch exports were flat in January at CHF 1.62 billion ($1.62 billion), as a drop in orders from China outweighed solid growth in other major export markets. “The main markets reported growth, except for...

The United States has officially reduced tariffs on Swiss watches and several other Swiss exports, cutting duties from 39% to 15% as part of a newly announced trade agreement. The White House confirmed the move...

The secondary watch market is witnessing a sharp uptick in demand for the iconic Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi, as speculation grows that the model may be nearing discontinuation. Interest in the stainless-steel timepiece, known for...

A new player has entered India’s evolving luxury watch landscape. Rotoris, a homegrown horology startup, has officially gone live with its digital platform, introducing a curated range of men’s timepieces positioned at the intersection...

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has announced the appointment of Béatrice Goasglas as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 May 2026. The decision was confirmed by Stéphane Bianchi, group managing director of LVMH...

Jean-Christophe Babin, the head of LVMH’s watch division, says he’s ready for a phased retirement and Jean Arnault would be an obvious candidate to succeed him as head of the unit that includes labels...

The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have introduced a new layer of uncertainty for Switzerland’s watch industry, a sector known for its resilience despite repeated global disruptions. At Watches and Wonders Geneva, the...

As many as one in 10 luxury watches are fakes, says Arjen van de Vall, CEO of Watchfinder, the UK's largest seller of second-hand timepieces. He says it's getting harder and harder, even for his...