Swiss Watch Exports Decline Again, Reaching 2006 Level
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry has released Swiss watch export figures for September, 2009, and the downward trend continues. The value of Swiss watch exports fell by 26.1% to 1.1 billion francs. Overall exports are down 25.9% for the first 3 quarters of 2009. Swiss watch exports have now retreated to their 2006 level. Watches manufactured from precious metals suffered the steepest declines in value terms in September, while the downturn was less severe for bimetallic timepieces. The number of timepieces exported suffered particularly badly, falling by nearly a million units in one month. Steel and the category of other materials had a markedly negative effect on results. Since the beginning of the year, exports have registered a shortfall of 5.1 million watches.For wristwatches costing less than 200 francs (export price), the number of pieces exported fell by half in September, generating a deficit of 890,000 units. The 200-500 franc segment performed much better, register

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Which AP's do you own? What do you do for a living? Which AP do you want next?
I am 30yo. I am an entrepreneur and a bar owner. I have a 42mm black dial SS ROO and a 42mm navy ROO. Hopefully soon I can save enough money for the new 42mm gold ROO. I love the 44mm ROO as well. But with my 6 small wrist, I look ridiculous wearing those beautiful pieces.

What do you guys think about the Panda.
I really like the look, but don't you think unlike a Rolex that is quite a bit more noticeable?And isn't the Chrono a seperate module?Doesn't this require higher service charges and more time in the shop?

Need to vent
Just tired of my AD. I have spent good money there 50k-100k in the last 5 years. It seems I get little to no respect. When I ask for a hot item - sorry, there's nothingNope can't do itWould it be so hard to sayyou will be the 1st/2nd/3rd person we reach out toWe will call you as soon as we knowIt seems they play favorites, and I'm not one of them. Sorry rant over.