The importance of Asia for Swiss Watch Exports

How large is the market in Asia for Swiss watch brands? Well, there is no doubting Asia’s importance as it is the biggest market for Swiss watch exporters, accounting for half of such exports in terms of value. In 2015, the total value of Swiss watch exports worldwide was CHF21.5 billion, representing a decline of 3.3%, according to the Federation … More

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special Edition: The day and night watch

Made specially to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence (1965 to 2015), the most prominent feature on Jaeger LeCoultre’s Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special Edition is the lacquered map of Singapore at the rear of its reversible case. The Singapore map bears the country’s red and white colours including the flag symbols comprising the white crescent moon … More

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition à Quantième Perpétuel 8 jours SQ: Artistic showmanship

When viewing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Grande Tradition à Quantième Perpétuel 8 jours SQ or the skeletonised perpetual calendar watch with 8 days of power reserve, do take note of three main handcrafted elements: the skeletonising, engraving and enamelling. The skeletonised movement is apparent and so is the transparent blue enamel work on the rim of the dial where the hour indexes … More