Welcome to WATCHES TV and the new episode of PRIMETIME - Watchmaking in the news!

After a refreshing summer break, we're back with a comprehensive recap of the latest developments in the watchmaking industry, particularly on the business front. Everything you love is here: suspense, passion, high speed, big money, a pinch of disappointment, a nugget of fear, and a lot of respect for watches and the people who make them for us.

Many brands have been holding off on launching their new timepieces because of the Geneva Watch Week and other events. So we are here to discuss some significant changes involving key figures' shifts, highlights of important deals, and declining Swiss watch exports, a topic we've covered before but has now clearly accelerated. We'll discuss what this means for the industry, addressing the implications and exploring the outlook moving forward. While some social media posts and blogs are sounding alarm bells, suggesting a doomsday scenario, there's still room for optimism, even in these changing market conditions.

Let's get started!