Pocket watch motifs are among the new trends in tattoos, and some watchmakers have reversed the idea, with watches that incorporate classic tattoo designs.
At Only Watch, a biennial charity watch auction, there were some successes, but also dismal results for nearly half the lots for the second year in a row.
Over the last 10 years Asia has become the top market for Swiss watches, with exports in 2012 worth $12.84 billion. Though growth has slowed this year, the region remains a key market.