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The 10:10 configuration adopted by the watch industry seems to have learnt its biggest lesson on consumer delight from the FFA

10 past 10, 8:20 or 9:41?
Updated On : 07 Jun 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Watches are not investments, comparing to stocks risky, says Rolex CEO

Rolex is the biggest Swiss watch brand and dominates the industry with an estimated 30% market share. Known for its Datejust, Daytona and Submariner models

Watches are not investments, comparing to stocks risky, says Rolex CEO
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 6:28 PM IST

Ronaldo buys stake in Rolex reselling website Chrono24 for undisclosed sum

Ronaldo joins existing Chrono24 shareholders including private equity firms and the family investment vehicle of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault

Ronaldo buys stake in Rolex reselling website Chrono24 for undisclosed sum
Updated On : 12 Jul 2023 | 12:34 PM IST

Good times for the Swiss watches; 2022 saw highest ever demand in India

India imported Rs 1,722.88 crore worth of Swiss watches in 2022. This is nearly 20% more than in 2021

Good times for the Swiss watches; 2022 saw highest ever demand in India
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 10:56 AM IST

Luxury Swiss watches still beat stocks and crypto despite Rolex, Patek drop

The number of Rolex watches on the secondary market increased by 19 per cent in the fourth quarter alone, Morgan Stanley and WatchCharts estimated

Luxury Swiss watches still beat stocks and crypto despite Rolex, Patek drop
Updated On : 17 Feb 2023 | 10:54 PM IST

Time for luxury: What to consider when you set out to buy your dream watch

Timepieces costing lakhs of rupees must highlight the owner's taste and personality

Time for luxury: What to consider when you set out to buy your dream watch
Updated On : 26 Aug 2022 | 9:31 PM IST

Cryptocurrency slump has flooded the market with Rolex and Patek

The supply of trophy watches such as the Rolex Daytona or Patek Nautilus 5711A "is now much larger", online-watch trading platform Chrono24 said in an emailed statement

Cryptocurrency slump has flooded the market with Rolex and Patek
Updated On : 30 Jul 2022 | 12:44 AM IST

Luxury watches: If you have the inclination, they have the status quotient

While a Rolex or a JLC instantly gratifies the vanity of the wearer with its signature designs and trademark engineering, it also enhances the stature of the person gifting it

Luxury watches: If you have the inclination, they have the status quotient
Updated On : 06 Aug 2021 | 3:35 PM IST

Missing from shelves: Rolex steel watches as demand skyrockets

Long waiting and premiums for Submariner, Daytona, Explorer, GMT

Missing from shelves: Rolex steel watches as demand skyrockets
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 1:48 PM IST

In premium watch segment, tried & tested is still ticking for buyers

While business slowed down, Rolex, Panerai and Rado continued to clock sales

In premium watch segment, tried & tested is still ticking for buyers
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Premium watch retailers make up for lost time by offering discounts

To tide over the disruption, a few players have also started creating websites for digital sales

Premium watch retailers make up for lost time by offering discounts
Updated On : 23 Jul 2020 | 12:11 PM IST

Titan eyes Lion's share in smartwatches space with R&D and acquisitions

The Bengaluru-headquartered company has now created a separate vertical to up its game in the smart watches category

Titan eyes Lion's share in smartwatches space with R&D and acquisitions
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 9:42 PM IST

This Rolex made the first solo, non-stop voyage around the world

And develops a beautiful tropical dial during its 312 days at sea

This Rolex made the first solo, non-stop voyage around the world
Updated On : 06 Jul 2018 | 10:34 PM IST