Swiss watch exports posted CHF 6.2 billion in Q1 2026, up 1.4% year-over-year, but March fell 1.0%. Gold closed April 30 at $4,642/oz after testing three-week lows at $4,577, driven by central bank buying and Middle East tensions. Secondary watch indices show stabilization: Patek Philippe gained 1.2% in March, Rolex slipped 0.3%, confirming post-correction pricing across Big-3 references.
Swiss watch exports fell 1% in March with Saudi -16.8%, Qatar -25%, UK +3.2%, and gold-steel two-tone running +17.8% by value. Diamonds stab…
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Gold stayed historically elevated, Swiss watch exports bounced, Geneva set the tone, India exports flashed a warning, and diamonds kept sepa…
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Gold holds $4,750 after wild swings, Signet closes 100 stores, natural diamond prices fall 11.5%, and Watches and Wonders Geneva opens Monda…
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The Iran conflict is repricing gold in real time, Watches and Wonders 2026 is nine days out, and Saks Global is reshaping vendor relationshi…
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De Beers cuts 30% of sightholders. Gold sits 23% off its January peak. Swiss watch exports bounce 9.2%. Lab-grown bridal units up 22.4%. And…
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