The luxury watch market in China: Status, sophistication and counterfeiting
Despite broader economic challenges and a slowdown in the overall luxury sector, luxury watches continue to hold strong appeal among affluent Chinese consumers, increasingly viewed as a smart alternative investment during times of economic uncertainty. In 2024, the luxury watch market in China was valued at approximately USD 18.12 billion, reflecting steady growth, with an […]
The Chinese luxury market after COVID-19 survives through online channels
This decade, the Chinese luxury market growth was around 6% per year. However, it is now weakened by the coronavirus. The pandemic affects both demand and offer of the luxury industry. Some recent changes of the industry as digitalization help it to hold market share. Still, the important growth might come to an end. Is […]
Longines in China: the top watch brand in the middle kingdom
The Swiss watch industry represents 50% of the global watch industry. However, Switzerland only produces 2.5% of the global quantity of watches. What causes such an imbalance? The country is the home of luxury watchmaking experts. Some of the finest timepieces are produced there. According to Mazars reports, the Chinese luxury watch market is growing […]
Cartier in China: The king of jewelers
“Jeweler to kings, king of jewelers” said King Edouard VII about Cartier. The jewelry and watchmaking House is prestigious for its finest quality. Since 1847, the brand is developing some of the most prestigious jewellery in the world. With time, their brand expanded; now including watches, pens and other luxury goods. In 1992, Cartier started […]
The pinnacle of the Chinese luxury watch market: Rolex in China
There is a saying in China: 穷人玩车，富人玩表, “The poor play with luxury cars, while the rich play with luxury watches”. As the Chinese earnings are increasing, their demand for luxury products is also increasing. In 2017, Swiss watch exports saw their strongest growth in more than five years according to a report by the Federation of the […]
Branding: Chinese luxury watch market
Branding: Chinese luxury watch market The Chinese luxury watch market is facing many issues when coming to branding and naming strategy. As most occidental companies are now realizing, naming is crucial when it comes to the Chinese market. Indeed, Chinese speakers will have a hard time memorizing and pronouncing the English name of brands or […]