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Apple Watch Dominates Swiss Watch Industry

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Robert Farago

The Smart Watch Crisis continues apace, as the Apple Watch dominates the entire Swiss watch industry. In terms of units sold, the gap between Chinese-made Apple Watches and Swiss-made Swiss watches (some with Chinese parts) is becoming a chasm. The … Continue reading →

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SWATCH Big Bold Jellyfish

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Robert Farago

In 1983, SWATCH introduced the Jellyfish (below). Designed by Marlyse Schmid, it was the first transparent watch and SWATCH’s first limited edition timepiece (200 pieces). The Big Bold Jellyfish marks the return of the historic design. No doubt the superb … Continue reading →

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SWATCHPay! Takes on the Apple Watch

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Robert Farago

The quartz crisis just about killed Swiss watchmaking. SWATCH saved the industry from Japan’s horological tsunami, then used the cash to hoover-up OMEGA, Blancpain, Breuget, Glashütte and other high-end watchmakers. These days, the expensive side of the biz is going … Continue reading →

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