Aeschlimann, Raynald

July 26, 2024

Watch Buyers Are on the Road Again

Swiss brands from Omega to Bulgari are expanding their travel retail offerings to match the resurgence in tourism. The Swiss watchmaker Breitling is planning to open […]
September 13, 2023

If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?

There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them. In March, Jacob & Co. introduced the 216.9-carat […]
July 23, 2023

It’s Simple: Fewer Watches, Higher Prices

“Let’s face the reality,” one executive said, “this is a trend in the luxury business. And we are part of that business.” In 2022, the value […]
September 4, 2017

At Omega, a New Factory for Orders from China

August frustrates Raynald Aeschlimann, president and chief executive at Omega. When he welcomed a guest to his office for a tour of the company’s new production […]