Are Swiss Watchmakers Heading Towards Decline?

„Excellent Result” is the headline chosen by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry for its June report on global exports. However, it’s an optimistic title for an industry that has seen sales plummet from over 24 million watches six years ago to under 16 million last year—a staggering 33% decline in unit sales that many would view as catastrophic. Despite this, the value of Swiss watch exports has risen…

Stories Unfold in Mayfair

Exploring the bustling thoroughfares of London’s Old and New Bond Street during the peak of summer reveals intriguing tales and transformations. You may have already read my recent reports about the Rolex boutique, managed by Watches of Switzerland, where an unfortunate incident left the storefront window punctured and the glass cracked from floor to ceiling. Meanwhile, Patek Philippe has commenced a significant expansion of its boutique, marked by branded scaffolding…