Jean-Claude Biver
Baselworld 2017: 100 years of passion, precision and perfection
However in terms of value the Swiss watch industry remains the world's largest exporter, in 2016 the Swiss watch exports were even lower than in the previous year.
Swiss Watch Manufacturers Slowly Taken Over by Smartwatch Industry
Longstanding Swiss watch manufacturers, such as Rolex, Tag Heuer, and Omega, are only now starting to feel the full effects of the birth of the smartwatch. In the last quarter of 2014, smartwatches sold around 1.9 million units, compared to 8.3 million Swiss-made watches.