Monthly Archives: June 2008

‘Jacob the Jeweler’ Gets Hard Time, Big Fine

Categories: Swiss Watch News

Jacob Arabov, better known as “Jacob The Jeweler” and the “King of Bling,” was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and fined $2 million in federal court in Detroit Wednesday. News reports indicated that Arabov was convicted of lying … Read More

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No End in Sight for Swiss Watch Boom

Categories: Swiss Watch News

Swiss watch exports grew another 14.6 percent in May year-over-year, according to a recently released statement by Swiss Watchmaking Federation. Demand for high-end watches, or those costing more than $3,000 US were up an astonishing 40 percent. Hong Kong remains … Read More

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Swiss Watchmaker Wyler Genève Introduces Carbon Neutral Watch

Categories: Other Swiss Watch Brands, Swiss Watch News

Swiss watchmaker Wyler Genève has introduced what it bills as the world’s first carbon-neutral timepiece. To be carbon neutral means that no carbon is released in the manufacture and production of the watches without corresponding offsets, such as investments in … Read More

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