Rolex in China: why the crown is taking control of retail and resale
Updated in October 2026. First published in September 2019. Rolex in 3 figures CHF 11.0 bn Estimated Rolex sales in 2025, up 4% (Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult) 32.9% Rolex share of Swiss watch retail value in 2025 USD 229 m Certified pre-owned sales in Q3 2026, up 61% (global estimate) There is a saying in […]
Podcast transcript #83: Building a Wearable as a Service solution from China in the smartwatch industry
Find here the China Paradigm 83 and learn how our guest developed a Wearable as a service solution from China to build up an innovative people’s safety device from China. At the same time, you will have a better understanding of how to make a successful fundraising in China and other very useful topics. Full transcript below: […]
China Paradigm 83: Building a hardware company on one of China’s niche segments
Building a hardware company on one of China’s niche segments Matthieu David interviews Laurent Le Pen, Founder, and CEO of Omate. In this China business podcast, we learn about his company, how he managed to earn a million dollars on his Kickstarter campaign for the world’s first “truly smart” watch, and why his company made […]
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 […]