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Who's Winning and Who's Losing: 2025 Watch Industry Breakdown

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Show Notes

Summary: In this episode, we analyze the latest watch industry trends, market share shifts, and the impact of marketing strategies. We also delve into detailed insights from the 2025 Morgan Stanley watch report, discussing brand performances, market dynamics, and future outlooks. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Watch Talk 02:59 Selling the NIbadan Grenchen and Watch Preferences 06:00 Brand Marketing and Consumer Perception 09:00 Tudor's 100th Anniversary and Future Releases 11:50 Rolex vs ...

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