Age - Australian-based watch distributor Avstev Group has benefited from a pre-Christmas rush on luxury items with its Christmas sales increasing by at least 20 per cent. Avstev, which distributes five high-end Swiss watch brands throughout Australia, and
Watchmaking industry fears labour shortage
Swiss Info - According to an industry survey, more than 2,000 additional workers will be needed to meet a rise in demand triggered by the luxury watch segment and a general economic upturn. Fran ois Matile of the industry’s employers’ association said fully

