Zenith’s CEO makes a sharp case for why a mechanical watch still matters in the smartwatch age. His argument is less about nostalgia and more about culture, precision and the enduring pull of a movement you can actually see working.
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Japan’s two largest watch groups have crossed a major revenue threshold, with Citizen and Seiko each taking their watch divisions beyond EUR 1 billion in annual sales.
The Royal Pop was meant to bring a Royal Oak-inspired Swatch collaboration to the masses. Instead, its boutique-only launch turned into a global lesson in hype, scarcity and crowd control.
Watches and Wonders 2026 delivered important new watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Bulgari, TAG Heuer and independents, but the larger story was an industry facing higher prices, lower volumes and a tougher path to younger collectors.
The 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is now accepting submissions, with a June deadline, new category structure and a November ceremony set for Geneva.
Geneva Watch Week left the industry with more than new watches, from Universal Genève’s positioning and Breitling’s group strategy to Minerva’s independence and Corum’s return.
The United States remains the watch industry’s most valuable luxury market, but success here requires more than product supply and prestige.