Table of Contents
1. Overview
2. Global Trends and Issues
- Luxury Watches - Market Expanding at an Impressive Rate
- Luxury Watches Segment - Innovation is Order of the Day
- Vintage Watch Market - Still Going Strong
- Sport Watches Grow in Popularity
- Digital Watches Continue to Maintain Share
- Switzerland: Leader in Watch Production
- Asia - A Buoyant Market for Swiss Watches
- Shift in Preference from Quartz to Mechanical Watches
- Increasing Consumer Awareness Drives Watches & Clocks Market
- Price: A Key Attribute
- The Demand and the Competition
- Electronic Gadgets Pose A Serious Threat to Wrist Watches
3. Product Overview
- Clock
- Clocks in Ancient Times
- Sundials
- Hourglass, Candle Clocks, and Incense Sticks
- Water Clocks
- Modern Clocks
- Analog Clocks
- Digital Clocks
- Auditory Clocks
- Mechanism of a Clock
- Power Source
- Oscillator
- Controller
- Counter Chain
- Indicator
- Synchronized or Slave Clocks
- Watches
- Classification by Price
- Mass Market Watches
- Middle Priced Watches
- Upper Priced Watches
- Luxury Watches
- Classification by Function
- Types of Watches
- Clock-Watches
- Pocket Watches
- Wristwatches
- Types of Wristwatches
- Mechanical Watches
- Digital Watches
- Electric Watches
- Other Types of Wristwatches
- Quartz Watches
- Specialty Watches
- Major Watch Brands
- Jewelry
- Sport
- Lifestyle
- Fashion
- Connoisseurs
- Movement of a Watch
- Types of Movements
- Mechanical Movements
- Electronic Movements
- Types of Displays
- Power Sources
- Parts of a Watch
- Dial
- Hands
- Crown
- Bezel
- Crystal
- Case
- Strap
- Features and Functions of Today' s Watches
- Calendar
- Dual Time Indicator
- Chronograph
- Moon/Sun Indicator
- Water Resistant
- Shock Resistant
- Anti-Magnetic
- Evolution of Clocks
- Evolution of Mechanical Clocks
- Evolution of Astronomical Clocks
- In Medieval Times
- Evolution of Watches
- Industry Background and Development
- Electronic Watches Mark End of Dominance of Old-Line Watchmakers
- Development of the Quartz Crystal Clock - A Significant Step
- Seiko Markets the First Quartz Wall Clock
- The Industry in the Early 1990s
- The Industry in Late 1990s
- The Industry in the Early 2000s
- Role of Digital Technology
- Watches with Automotive Brands
- Changes in Technology
- Timex' s Indiglo Brand of Watches
- Watch with Palmtop Computer/Data Processor
- Distance Recording Watch from SunTime
- Piquot Meridien' s Volantis Line of Watches
- Channels of Distribution
- Branding in the Watches Market
- Retail Chains
4. Market Overview
- Outlook
- Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 2: World 5-Year Perspective for Watches by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches by Product Segment - Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 4: World 5-Year Perspective for Watches by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above) Markets for Years 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Clocks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 6: World 5-Year Perspective for Clocks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Production Stats
- Table 7: Worldwide Production of Watches & Clocks in Million Units for the Years 2005 through 2008
- Table 8: Worldwide Market for Watches (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Production of Watches by Product Type
- Trade Dynamics
- Table 9: Leading Exporting Countries in the World Watches Market (2007 & 2008) (Direct Exports in Million Units)
- Table 10: Leading Exporting Countries in the World Watches Market (2007 & 2008) (Direct Exports in US$ Million)
- Table 11: Leading Importing Countries in the World Watches Market (2007 & 2008) (Direct Imports in US$ Million)
- Competitive Scenario
- Table 12: Worldwide Market for Luxury Watches (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Companies
5. Mergers & Acquisitions
6. Strategic Corporate Developments
7. Product Innovations/Introductions
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1. The United States
- Market Scenario
- Outlook
- Table 13: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 14: US 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- US Customers More Inclined Towards Platinum Watches
- After-Sales Service and Grey Market - A Big Challenge
- Fashion Statement
- Liking for Jewelry Watches Cuts Across the Genders
- Holiday Seasons Witness Maximum Sales of High-End Watches
- Women Go for Technically Advanced Watches
- Women Emerging as a Reckonable Consumer in the Watch Market
- Untapped Luxury Watch Segment in the US Offers Potential
- Add-on Gadgets Set the Pace
- Purchasing Trends of Watches
- Counterfeit Watches
- Trend in Clocks Market
- Theme Clocks
- Role of 4 P' s in Market Development
- Focus on Select Players
- Movado Group Inc.
- Seiko Corporation of America
- Timex Corporation
- Leading Distributors
- Bulova Corporation
- Fossil Inc.
- Little Switzerland
- Tourneau
2. Canada
- Market Overview
- Table 15: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 16: Canadian 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
3. Japan
- Overview
- Watches & Clocks Market
- Table 17: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 18: Japanese 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Japanese Luxury Watches Segment
- Industry Stats
- Table 19: Japanese Market for Watches (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments by Product Type
- Table 20: Japanese Market for Watches (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Product Type
- Table 21: Japanese Clocks Shipments for Years 2005 through 2008 (Units in Millions, Value in Y Billion)
- Table 22: World Distribution of Japanese Watches (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit & Value Exports by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
- Table 23: World Distribution of Japanese Clocks (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit & Value Exports by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World
- Focus on Select Players
- Casio Computer Co. Ltd.
- Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Seiko Holdings Corporation
4. Europe
- Outlook
- Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 25: European 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Table 26: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 27: European 5-Year Perspective for Watches by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Table 28: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Clocks by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 29: European 5-Year Perspective for Clocks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Market Highly Fragmented
- Large Scale Retail Outlets Monopolize Distribution Network
4a. France
- Market Overview
- Table 30: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 31: French 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Select Players
- Cartier SA
- Hermes International SA
- LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
4b. Germany
- Market Overview
- Table 32: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 33: German 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
4c. The United Kingdom
- Market Overview
- Table 34: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 35: UK 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Watches Market in the UK
- Goldsmiths - A Major UK Distributor
4d. Italy
- Market Overview
- Table 36: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 37: Italian 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Bulgari S.p.A. - A Major Italian Player
4e. Spain
- Market Overview
- Table 38: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 39: Spanish 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
4f. Russia
- The Russian Watch Market Overview
- Outlook
- Table 40: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 41: Russian 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
4g. Rest of Europe
- Market Overview
- Table 42: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 43: Rest of Europe 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Switzerland
- Overview
- Swiss Watch Makers Intend to Bring "Swiss Made" Label Under
Intense Scrutiny
- Softness of the Current Definition
- Need for New Definition
- Market Participants
- Luxury Watches
- Export Scenario
- Table 44: Swiss Exports of Watches for the Years 2005 through 2008 in CHF Million
- Table 45: World Distribution of Swiss Watches and Movements (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Country/ Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Incl. Japan), Middle East, Latin America, and Africa
- Table 46: World Distribution of Swiss Watches (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Leading Country
- Table 47: Swiss Market for Wrist Watches (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Exports by Product Type - Mechanical and Electronic
- Table 48: Swiss Market for Wrist Watches (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Product Type - Mechanical and Electronic
- Table 49: Swiss Market for Watches Movements (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Product Type - Mechanical and Electronic
- Table 50: Swiss Market for Watches Movements (2006-2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Product Type - Mechanical and Electronic
- Table 51: Swiss Watch Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Exports of Watches by Material Type - Steel, Precious Metal, Gold-Steel, Other Metals, and Other Materials
- Focus on Select Players
- Breitling SA (Switzerland)
- Bucherer (Switzerland)
- Chopard International SA (Switzerland)
- Compagnie Financiere Richemont International (Switzerland)
- Gucci Group N.V (The Netherlands)
- Patek Philippe SA (Switzerland)
- Rolex SA (Switzerland)
- Tag Heuer International SA (Switzerland)
- The Swatch Group Ltd. (Switzerland)
5. Asia-Pacific
- Market Overview
- Table 52: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 53: Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Asia to Accelerate Demand for Watches
- Brief Description of Select Markets
- China
- Industry Highlights
- Table 54: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks with Annual Sales in Million Units for the Years 2000 through 2010
- Trends in the Chinese Watches & Clocks Market
- Imported Watches Dominate the Watch Market in China
- Exports into China Increase with the Country Opening Up
- Swiss Watches Highly Popular
- China' s Tax on Luxury Watches Might Affect Swiss Imports
- Hong Kong Could Seize the Opportunity
- High-End Swiss Watches Still Sell Well in China
- Taxes Do Not Deter the Luxury Segment Consumer
- Local Brands Not Far Behind
- Small Brands - Imported and Local - Migrate to Small Markets
- Trends in Buying
- Chinese Tourists - A Key Consumer Segment
- China Leads in Clock Supply in the World
- Chinese Watchmakers Go Digital
- Low End Clocks Might Need to Make an Exit
- Chinese Watchmakers Manufacture and Supply for International Brands
- Own Brands Account for a Sizable Share of Exports
- WTO and Chinese Market
- Market Overview
- Watch Market
- Chinese Luxury Watch Market
- Table 55: Chinese Luxury Watch Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales of Major Brands for Omega, Rado, Longines, Rolex, Tissot, Citizen, Tudor, Titoni, Enicar, Swatch and Others
- Demographics
- China - Largest Watch Exporter
- Table 56: Chinese Watch Exports for the Year 2006 through 2008 (Units in Million; Value in US$ Million)
- India
- Overview
- Development of the Indian Watch Industry
- Market Scenario
- Table 57: Indian Watches Demand in Million Units (2005-2008)
- India - A Lucrative Market for Luxury Watchmakers
- High Imports
- Titan Industries Ltd. - A Key Player
- Hong Kong
- Overview
- Hong Kong Timepiece Industry - Overview
- Industry Trends
- Timepiece Manufacturers Face Strong Competition from Handphones
- Fashion Brands Enter the Fray to Drive the Watches Market
- Hong Kong Manufactures and Exports for Global Brands
- Luxury Watch Market to Soar with Increased Consumption Tax in Mainland
- OEM Base
- Internet: Positive Impact on Sales
- Import/Export Scenario
- Table 58: Hong Kong Market for Watches & Clocks (2007 & 2008): Trade with Switzerland in CHF Million
- Table 59: Hong Kong Market for Watches & Clocks (2005-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Product Segment - Wrist Watches (Battery Powered and Non-Battery Powered), Clocks, Movements, and Parts, Accessories & Others
- Peace Mark (Holdings) Ltd. - A Major Player
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Sports Watches Gaining Popularity
- Thailand
6. The Middle East
- Market Overview
- Table 60: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 61: Middle East 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
7. Latin America
- Market Overview
- Table 62: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
- Table 63: Latin American 5-Year Perspective for Watches & Clocks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Watches [Mass (Under $50), Middle ($50-$299), Upper ($300 - $999) and Luxury ($1000 and above)] and Clocks Markets for 2008, 2010 & 2012
- Signet Jewelers Limited - A Major Bermudan Player
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