Watches

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

Milan, ItalyTimex Group will create, produce and distribute a luxury watch collection under the Valentino brand name, following a new agreement between the two companies.

Swatch’s Hayek says positive trend continues, 2007 likely to be strong 
He said last year’s growth rate of 14 pct could have been even stronger but for the group’s capacity problems, specifically production bottlenecks in mechanical clockworks and components.

Have it, flaunt it: India’s luxury boom 
Self-indulgence is the new motto of the uber rich as more foreign luxury brands announce their presence in India.

Watch made to order 
Platinum is a precious metal, the natural choice to create things that are considered “eternal” or emblems of something eternal, such as wedding rings, symbols of love. If platinum is scratched, the metal is merely displaced, none of its volume is lost - it remains what it always was.

Timex Group and Valentino Launch New Watch Line 
Timex Group and Valentino S.p.A. have signed a licensing agreement for the creation, production and distribution of a premier luxury watch collection worldwide.

UAE’s Oriental Stores L.L.C joins Air Miles’ partner network 
Oriental Stores L.L.C, one of the UAE’s leading watch retailers, has partnered with Air Miles, the Middle East’s only true multi-participant coalition loyalty programme that is free to join.

Swatch surprises with luxury-edition ‘Diaphane One Turning Gold’ 
Swatch, the Swiss watchmaker known as the number one maker of fashionable, colourful and affordable plastic watches has confounded expectations today by announcing a unique, luxury-edition mechanical watch known as Diaphane One Turning Gold . Featuring a revolving movement and exquisite finishings, Diaphane One Turning Gold is an expression of the watchmakers art.

Timex Group and Valentino S.p.A. signed a licensing agreement for the creation, production and distribution of a new luxury watch collection worldwide.

Richemont ‘among the best’ 
Analysts say that Richemont’s sales performance is still among the best in the industry.

Tour industry tries its bait on new ‘fish’ 
After a year of declining Japanese visitor arrivals to Hawai’i, many tourism-related companies are putting a heavier focus on Mainland tourists, who have been coming here in record numbers.

Timex secures license with fashion icon Valentino 
Timex Group will create, produce and distribute a luxury watch collection under the Valentino brand name, following a new agreement between the two companies.

Jack Heuer to be Honored With Award for Lifetime Achievement 
Jack Heuer — watch innovator, brilliant marketer, great-grandson of Heuer watch founder Edouard Heuer and Honorary Chairman of TAG Heuer — tonight will be presented with the Jewelry Information Center’s Gem Award for Lifetime Achievement at the association’s fifth annual gala dinner and awards ceremony at Cipriani 42nd Street.

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

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

Analysts say that Richemont’s sales performance is still among the best in the industry.

Susan Duffy to head Chopard marketing 
New YorkLuxury watch and jewelry manufacturer Chopard USA has appointed Susan Duffy to the newly created position of executive director of marketing. Duffy will report directly to Marc Hruschka, chief executive officer.

Watch made to order 
Platinum is a precious metal, the natural choice to create things that are considered “eternal” or emblems of something eternal, such as wedding rings, symbols of love. If platinum is scratched, the metal is merely displaced, none of its volume is lost - it remains what it always was.

Swatch surprises with luxury-edition ‘Diaphane One Turning Gold’ 
Swatch, the Swiss watchmaker known as the number one maker of fashionable, colourful and affordable plastic watches has confounded expectations today by announcing a unique, luxury-edition mechanical watch known as Diaphane One Turning Gold . Featuring a revolving movement and exquisite finishings, Diaphane One Turning Gold is an expression of the watchmakers art.

Have it, flaunt it: India’s luxury boom 
Self-indulgence is the new motto of the uber rich as more foreign luxury brands announce their presence in India.

Timex secures license with fashion icon Valentino 
Milan, ItalyTimex Group will create, produce and distribute a luxury watch collection under the Valentino brand name, following a new agreement between the two companies.

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

Timex Group will create, produce and distribute a luxury watch collection under the Valentino brand name, following a new agreement between the two companies.

Customs duties expected to keep shoppers in China 
The higher customs duties on imported luxury watch and cosmetics brands that took effect at the start of this year are expected to have little influence on regular shoppers, though “international shopping scalpers” could feel the pinch, experts said.

Business Digest 
Newport Grand to start rewards program Rite-Solutions, of Middletown, has signed a contract with Newport Grand to design and put into use a comprehensive player tracking and rewards system.

Jack Heuer to be Honored With Award for Lifetime Achievement 
Jack Heuer — watch innovator, brilliant marketer, great-grandson of Heuer watch founder Edouard Heuer and Honorary Chairman of TAG Heuer — tonight will be presented with the Jewelry Information Center’s Gem Award for Lifetime Achievement at the association’s fifth annual gala dinner and awards ceremony at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Valentino License Acquired by Timex Group 
Timex Group and Valentino S.p.A. signed a licensing agreement for the creation, production and distribution of a new luxury watch collection worldwide.

Swatch surprises with luxury-edition ‘Diaphane One Turning Gold’ 
Swatch, the Swiss watchmaker known as the number one maker of fashionable, colourful and affordable plastic watches has confounded expectations today by announcing a unique, luxury-edition mechanical watch known as Diaphane One Turning Gold . Featuring a revolving movement and exquisite finishings, Diaphane One Turning Gold is an expression of the watchmakers art.

Fibre2Fashion - Luxury label Christian Dior has released a new Christal watch designed by its Creative Director John Galliano. Cool looks make the watch a great accessory to flaunt. Timepiece comes in three sizes in black, grey and white colours with beautiful

Luxury watch sales boost Avstev at Xmas
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

Fibre2Fashion - Luxury label Christian Dior has released a new Christal watch designed by its Creative Director John Galliano. Cool looks make the watch a great accessory to flaunt. Timepiece comes in three sizes in black, grey and white colours with beautiful

Luxury watch sales boost Avstev at Xmas
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