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Why SIHH 2016 Watch Trade Show Grows To 24 Participating Brands Including Major Independent Watchmakers
“Carre des Horlogers” is going to be the new buzzword for those in the watch industry early in 2016, as the new iteration of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) makes a major move to incorporate nine fresh names into their roster of luxury watch makers. Up until now, SIHH has included mostly brands that exist under the aegis of The Richemont Group. Why did this happen? What does this mean for the watch industry, and is it good news for consumers?The politics and economics behind this situation are actually relatively complicated, but I am pleased with the Foundation de la Haute Horlogerie‘s (“FHH,” a third-party entity set up mostly by Richemont to organize SIHH among other things) decision to bring nine small but important independent watch companies under their umbrella of exhibitors. In many ways, I feel that this is a positive sign of mutual effort and solidarity in the Swiss watch industry – a practice that has actually been a
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 96
First of all, let me tell you that there is a watch giveaway in this podcast episode. You’ll need to listen and then comment on the HourTimeShow.com website to enter for a chance to win.We also discuss the aBlogtoRead.com Limited Edition Watch Winder by Wolf Designs (that you should probably get), Hublot, A. Lange & Sohne, and the question of whether or not educated watch buyers are more valuable customers, per my recent study and article on that topic.