One of the occasional perks of being Esquire’s resident watch nerd is getting to tour inside the hallowed manufactures of Switzerland’s better watchmakers. This rare gift affords an unparalleled understanding of the work behind luxury watches. But honestly, such visits aren’t even that common for watch writers like me. These top security, temperature-controlled silos tend...
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Swiss firm Richemont’s sales at $5.77 mn in Q1 FY25
Richemont, a Switzerland-based global luxury goods conglomerate, has reported a 1 per cent increase in sales at constant exchange rates for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (Q1 FY25), ending June 30, 2024. This modest growth, reaching €5.3 billion (approximately $5.77 million), follows a significant 19 per cent rise in the same period last year....
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Swiss Luxury Watch Market Succumbs to a Brutal China-Led Slump
Sales of Swiss-made luxury watches are in sharp retreat as nervous consumers reconsider splashing out on expensive timepieces and demand slumps in one of the industry’s key markets. Fresh numbers this week from Switzerland’s two largest publicly traded watchmaking conglomerates, Richemont and Swatch Group AG, confirmed a brutal, China-led pullback that’s also tarnished luxury fashion...
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Prince William Animatedly Watches England’s EURO Quarterfinals Match in Germany
Prince William may have his royal duties, but he’ll always make time for a soccer match. On Saturday, he flew to Germany to support England in their UEFA EURO quarterfinals match against Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena. As President of The Football Association, William is a long-time soccer enthusiast and frequently attends matches to cheer on...
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England 1-1 Switzerland (5-3 pens.): England overcome Switzerland in resilient fashion
England are heading to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after overcoming adversity and trauma to defeat Switzerland on penalties. Murat Yakin‘s side had taken the lead late in the second half through a Breel Embolo goal, but a moment of individual brilliance from Bukayo Saka saw England force the game to extra time. With tensions...
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England vs. Switzerland highlights: Three Lions advance to semis on PKs
2:49p ET England advances 2:40p ET England, Switzerland trade goals after Pickford stop 2:37p ET Pickford makes the stop 2:34p ET Heading to penalty kicks 2:26p ET England unable to breakthrough in first half of extra time 1:55p ET Heading to extra time 1:40p ET England gets another late equalizer 1:36p ET Switzerland goes up...
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Can the Swiss watch industry create complex timepieces for women?
A scene from Jean-Luc Godard’s 1966 film “Masculin-Féminin”. In the watch industry, the traditional focus on masculine needs could be changing. 1966/Columbia Pictures Fashion is increasingly distancing itself from gender stereotypes and obscuring the line between male and female. Swiss watchmakers too are having to choose whether or not to maintain the traditional division between...
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Mark Consuelos Debuts Military-Style Buzz Cut on Instagram
On Monday’s episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, the 53-year-old actor debuted his new hairdo. “Do not adjust your TV screens—yes, I got my haircut,” he jokingly said to the audience. “It’s like a chinchilla!” And his wife couldn’t resist the urge to rub his head. While admiring her hubby’s new haircut, she said,...
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Switzerland 2-0 Italy: Goals From Freuler And Vargas Knock Defending Champions Out Of Euro 2024
Italy, the reigning European champions, are out of Euro 2024 after a shockingly poor performance saw them beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in Berlin. From the start the Swiss dominated. They controlled possession, pressed high and turned the ball over inside Italy’s half regularly. However, there seemed to be a missing ingredient for them as it...
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Scenic Views To Glam Style: Explore Divyanka Tripathi’s Dreamy Switzerland Vacation | IWMBuzz
Television actress Divyanka Tripathi posted a picture series of herself on Instagram showcasing her dreamy Switzerland vacation. Check out the photos below! Divyanka Tripathi is a well-known television actress known for her role in the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein serial. With her latest series, “Adrishyam—The Invisible Heroes,” on Sony LIV, the outstanding actress is grabbing attention....
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Where to watch Switzerland vs. Italy live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for Euro 2024 Round of 16 match | Sporting News Australia
Defending champions Italy are aiming to hit form in the last 16 of Euro 2024 when they face an undefeated Switzerland in Berlin. Luciano Spalletti’s side left it late to secure their spot in the knockout stages when substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored a 98th-minute equaliser against Croatia. Former Napoli boss Spalletti switched formations and personnel after...
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Swiss National Costume Festival opens with colourful fanfare in Zurich
Keystone/Ennio Leanza The Swiss National Costume Festival 2024 kicked off on Friday at noon at Zurich’s main train station. In total, 100,000 visitors from all over Switzerland are expected to attend by Sunday. This content was published on June 28, 2024 – 15:41 Over the festival’s three days, traditional costumed people and city dwellers as...