Tag: Rolex
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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 opens its gates to a citywide stage
Five days from now, Geneva will once again become horology’s busiest crossroads. Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 is set to host 65 exhibiting brands, with nearly 60,000 visitors expected, 1,700 journalists, more than 6,000 retailers, and roughly 50,000 overnight stays already on the books. The numbers hint at scale, but the intent is clearer still…
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Swiss watchmaking jobs in 2026 – tight belts, steady hands
Swiss watchmaking enters 2026 with the quiet focus of a workshop before opening hours: lights on, voices lowered, tools precisely arranged. The backdrop is unsettled — a strong franc, persistent inflation, and geopolitics that refuse to keep time — and the emphasis is on discipline rather than bravado.
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Tariff Relief Lifts Swiss Watch Exports – Politics Complicate the Picture
The United States has trimmed tariffs on Swiss imports to 15% from 39%, retroactive to November – and the industry has responded on cue. December Swiss watch exports rose 3.3% to 2.1 billion francs, with shipments to the U.S. up 19.1%. It is a welcome loosening of the vise, though still tighter than the roughly…