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Swiss Watch Exports Could Dwindle to 12 Million Units As High-End Shift Accelerates

‘Big Four’ watchmaking brands Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille all grew last year, Morgan Stanley’s annual report said. But less sought-after names including Tudor, LVMH’s Hublot, Swatch’s Longines and Breguet all registered steep declines.
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Swiss watchmaking is contracting, according to Morgan Stanley's Swiss Watcher report. (Shutterstock)

Swiss watchmaking is contracting, increasingly polarised and shedding volumes fast. That’s according to Morgan Stanley’s Swiss Watcher, the annual industry report released Monday by the US investment bank’s research division.

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Robin Swithinbank

Robin Swithinbank is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Swithinbank is a London based journalist, editor, and speaker who specialises in luxury watches.

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