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Swatch Group Enjoys Rebound in Second Half of 2009
Swatch Group struck a positive tone in its 2009 financial report as results for the second half of the year were much stronger than the first half, when watch sales were down 16.4%. Watch sales finished the year down 5.5% at a constant rate, largely outperforming Swiss Watch Federation export sales figures for the same period. The Group forecasts improved sales and margins in 2010. Swatch Group sees continuing recovery from the sharp economic downturn that began in late 2008, and the group reported increased market share in nearly all price segments for 2009. The report states in part:“The last months of 2009 showed a very positive development, with clear signs of market normalization and increased consumer confidence. To some degree, the economic crisis 2009 has separated the wheat from the chaff. This applies especially to the watch industry, where values such as brand awareness, tradition, history and high-quality products count more than ever. Consumers are looking for value

Breguet Travel Clock No. 1 for Only Watch
Breguet built the first modern travel clock in 1796. He equipped it with a balance spring, successfully replacing the pendulum balance that was unfit for travel. Glass-covered on four sides and small in size, this clock bore the number 178. In April 1798, General Bonaparte purchased it to take with him on his Egyptian campaign. Today, the Breguet collection still includes a travel clock fitted with both a hand-wound mechanical movement and thermometer, and it is on this clock that Breguet has based a limited series of seven travel clocks, the first of which, number one of seven, they have donated to Only Watch.The clock is in the Art Deco style with columns and traditionally hand-guilloch¨¦ dial. Breguet craftsmen still use guillochage lathes designed and built over a century ago. Once the dial plate has been hand-guillochaged, it is silver coated using techniques developed over two centuries ago. The well-finished, manual-winding movement in this clock is entirely made in Breguet¡¯s Val

PO pricing at an AD?
Hi, I am new to these forums (although I have been lurking for a few days). I was wondering if someone could help me with the price range of a Planet Ocean xl (2200.50.00). I would like to buy it from an AD within the US and if someone could help me with what is considered a good price to haggle for "out the door", I would greatly appreciate it.

incoming: Seiko 0853 8025
1976 King Quartz. I will post pictures when I receive it.

Patek Philippe Highlights
Hi folks,I've purchased a series of books about famous watchbrands.The text is in English and German (German on the left and English on the right), and the books contain very beautiful pictures and quite some informationThey are €15,- each and totally worth it