Swatch Group Enjoys Rebound in Second Half of 2009
Swatch Group struck a positive tone in its 2009 financial report as results for the second half of the year were much stronger than the first half, when watch sales were down 16.4%. Watch sales finished the year down 5.5% at a constant rate, largely outperforming Swiss Watch Federation export sales figures for the same period. The Group forecasts improved sales and margins in 2010. Swatch Group sees continuing recovery from the sharp economic downturn that began in late 2008, and the group reported increased market share in nearly all price segments for 2009. The report states in part:“The last months of 2009 showed a very positive development, with clear signs of market normalization and increased consumer confidence. To some degree, the economic crisis 2009 has separated the wheat from the chaff. This applies especially to the watch industry, where values such as brand awareness, tradition, history and high-quality products count more than ever. Consumers are looking for value

Join Ariel Adams At IWC 'Meet The Watchmaker' Event June 14 At South Coast Plaza
On June 14th, 2013 (very soon) at the IWC Boutique at the South Coast Plaza mall in Costa Mesa, CA, I will be hosting a "Meet The Watchmaker" Event with IWC where you can come view IWC watches, speak with me, and of course meet a watchmaker from IWC's manufacture in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.Sorry about the last minute notice but IWC and myself would be thrilled to have you there for drinks, horology, and good conversation. There will of course be food and libations. The event is in the IWC boutique itself and will start at about 7pm and end at 9pm. You are invited

Breguet Classique 5157 Charity Watch Auction On eBay
How much over retail do you think this Breguet Ref. 5157 watch will go fetch for charity? With a retail price of $16,200 the 18k gold Breguet watch is currently on eBay awaiting January 9th, 2011, when the auction will end. The proceeds are said to go to the New York Philharmonic's School Partnership Program. When the money is eventually delivered, the children who attend schools that benefit from charity will no doubt be shocked to have received money from a man that died almost 200 years ago.The charity sets up music education programs at New York City schools. Pretentious men and women (with fine watches) travel to underprivileged social institutions and set up "scared straight" style lectures to youth. "This man never listened to orchestra music and now he is in jail - life with out parole. Do you want that to be you?" On the other hand, this guy over here practiced piano for seven years, became an account, and now owns a Lexus hybridAnd guess which of them knows what a Breguet is!

Anyone look at the FS??
Good Day All,Anyone see the killer watch DavidSW posted up there?? AP RO SkeletonI want it, but no cash! Take care,Eric

Basel 2010 - Omega Offerings..
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