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Re: Off-Topic -- Tough Times for Swiss Watch Industry

: Here's an interesting report on recent results for the Swatch
: Group -- Swiss Watchmakers Are in a World of Pain .

: Interesting how factors such as terrorism in France, the upcoming
: Olympics, developments in Asia and strength of Swiss Franc
: affect the market.

: Jeff

Thanks for the great post. Seems like the luxury markets have expanded to such an extent that it couldn't last for ever, question is will it filter down to vintage?

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