Watch Industry Puts On a Brave Face as Watches and Wonders Opens
Watch brands and their publicly listed parents have had a tough start to 2024 due to the strong Swiss franc and tepid demand in China and elsewhere.
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Watch brands and their publicly listed parents have had a tough start to 2024 due to the strong Swiss franc and tepid demand in China and elsewhere.
Luxury analysts believe brands should double down on retail, delve deeper into the aspirational and the untouched silver hair markets to seek growth.
The under-200 francs price category saw growth thanks to the continued appeal of Swatch’s collaborations with sister brands Omega and Blancpain.
Swiss Watch Exports fell in China and slowed in Hong Kong and the U.S., providing additional caution for the luxury market.
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