Monthly Archives: August 2007

August 25, 2007

Leather Strap vs. Metal Bracelet: Which Is Better?

Categories: Swiss Watch Tips & Trivia

Neither is better per se but as a general rule, if you plan on exposing your watch to water or doing a lot of exercise with it, it’s best to avoid leather straps. Metal bracelets are more durable. You might … Read More

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August 15, 2007

Swatch Profit Soars 39%

Categories: Swatch, Swiss Watch News

The Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaker, said Tuesday that first-half profit rose 39 percent fueled  by increasing demand of its Omega and Breguet brands in China, Russia, and the United States. Swatch’s success reflects a general trend in Swiss … Read More

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August 12, 2007

Swiss Watch Industry Booms in Asia

Categories: Swiss Watch News

The Swiss watch industry is on fire in Asia, with double-digit year-over-year growth since 2004. Experts say it’s due to the rapid growth in two classes of consumers – the mega-rich and the middle-class. Hong Kong is the largest importer … Read More

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August 9, 2007

Titanic Swiss Watches Called ‘Tacky’

Categories: Swiss Watch News

The Belfast Titanic Society has called for a halt to the production of limited edition Swiss watches made from parts of the famous ship. Swiss watchmaker Romain Jerome is planning on producing watches composed in part from metal and coal … Read More

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August 2, 2007

BusinessWeek: Rolex Top Watch Brand Again

Categories: Rolex, Swiss Watch News

BusinessWeek ranks Rolex #72 on its annual list of the most important global brands, tops among all watchmakers. The influential newsweekly says the Swiss watch company is “[s]till the benchmark for luxury watches” and that “its strong performance in China … Read More

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