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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Esha Gupta appointed global talent for Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot
ET Spotlight ET Spotlight ET Spotlight Actress Esha Gupta has been announced as Hublot's global talent, thus gaining international recognition for her association with the luxury watch brand. She joined Olympic legend Usain Bolt in Greece for the launch of Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer 2025 to celebrate luxury, speed and style under the Mediterranean sun. Gupta's presence marked a significant milestone for Indian representation in the global luxury industry. She brings a touch of elegance blended with power and boldness to international platforms, including the Mediterranean's most anticipated horological her recent visit to the brand's manufacturing facility in Nyon - Switzerland, she experienced the innovative materials lab, brand's production facility all housed under one roof of their is notably the first Indian actress to become a 'Friend of the Brand' for Hublot, a title that highlights a strong alignment between her personal style and the brand's philosophy of innovation and was seen sporting the Big Bang One Click Joyful watch during her visit to the brand's facility. Compact and full of character, the Big Bang One Click 33mm has been adopted by countless women worldwide. It is a versatile timepiece that can be worn every day, for every occasion, and still make a statement. Three hands, a date window, and the unmistakable Big Bang silhouette with the trademarked One Click quick strap-change mechanism offer a timeless expression of femininity in just the right proportions. Now, with the Big Bang One Click Joyful collection, the addition of scintillating colours makes it that much more personal and 2005, the Big Bang marked the advent of a new era in watchmaking, more closely attuned than ever to the privileges of its name. Few timepieces have transformed contemporary watchmaking like the Big Bang. Twenty years after its launch, it remains the incarnation of a Manufacture that constantly pushes the boundaries of the unknown. Through exclusive materials and in-house movements, led by the Unico and the Meca-10, the Big Bang breaks with tradition —a notion it has never completely embraced. Singular for its bold aesthetic, plural for its versatility, this is the Big Bang.
Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Esha Gupta appointed global talent for Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot
Advertorial (This article is generated and published by ET Spotlight team. You can get in touch with them on etspotlight@ Actress Esha Gupta has been announced as Hublot's global talent, thus gaining international recognition for her association with the luxury watch brand. She joined Olympic legend Usain Bolt in Greece for the launch of Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer 2025 to celebrate luxury, speed and style under the Mediterranean sun. Gupta's presence marked a significant milestone for Indian representation in the global luxury industry. She brings a touch of elegance blended with power and boldness to international platforms, including the Mediterranean's most anticipated horological her recent visit to the brand's manufacturing facility in Nyon - Switzerland, she experienced the innovative materials lab, brand's production facility all housed under one roof of their is notably the first Indian actress to become a 'Friend of the Brand' for Hublot, a title that highlights a strong alignment between her personal style and the brand's philosophy of innovation and was seen sporting the Big Bang One Click Joyful watch during her visit to the brand's facility. Compact and full of character, the Big Bang One Click 33mm has been adopted by countless women worldwide. It is a versatile timepiece that can be worn every day, for every occasion, and still make a statement. Three hands, a date window, and the unmistakable Big Bang silhouette with the trademarked One Click quick strap-change mechanism offer a timeless expression of femininity in just the right proportions. Now, with the Big Bang One Click Joyful collection, the addition of scintillating colours makes it that much more personal and 2005, the Big Bang marked the advent of a new era in watchmaking, more closely attuned than ever to the privileges of its name. Few timepieces have transformed contemporary watchmaking like the Big Bang. Twenty years after its launch, it remains the incarnation of a Manufacture that constantly pushes the boundaries of the unknown. Through exclusive materials and in-house movements, led by the Unico and the Meca-10, the Big Bang breaks with tradition —a notion it has never completely embraced. Singular for its bold aesthetic, plural for its versatility, this is the Big Bang.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump tariffs give watch sellers a hard time in Swiss hub
By Marleen Kaesebier LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from tourists who flock to the city in part to shop for watches. Reuters spoke with over a dozen industry workers in the watch-selling hub, including shop managers and salespeople, who said tariff uncertainty has weighed on a sector that exported watches worth 26 billion Swiss francs ($32.79 billion) in 2024. The business is already coping with weak Chinese demand, while in Switzerland, a franc supercharged by U.S. trade uncertainty has made the watches more expensive for foreign tourists. Switzerland, which relies heavily on trade, was stunned when Trump said in April he would hit the country with a 31% tariff, well above the 20% rate proposed for the European Union. "That obviously really put the brakes on," said Ken May, boutique manager at a Hublot store. Trump subsequently suspended the tariffs for 90 days, maintaining a 10% duty, and later extended his deadline until August 1. That sparked a rush by watchmakers to move their products to the U.S. ahead of the tariffs, causing Swiss exports to yo-yo up and down. The industry is on track to log its lowest export volumes for wristwatches since the pandemic in 2020, according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). "We have to open other markets," Yves Bugmann, FH president, said. "We have to look for other opportunities." Unit exports were down nearly 5% in the January-May period year-over-year, though marginally up in value terms. This summer, there are noticeably fewer tourists packing Lucerne's main watch-selling street. Those who come are more careful with their money, salespeople said. Thousands of watches glint at shoppers in Lucerne's Grendelstrasse, which boasts stores from Rolex to Patek Philippe. Watches in these shops typically cost from several hundred francs to more than 500,000 francs. At Patek Philippe, which sells watches online for nearly 3.8 million francs, customers take an elevator to an upstairs boutique. Here, a watchmaker wearing a white lab coat delivers customised timepieces on a tray to clients. "Everything is just a bit slower than last year," said Michael Haas, boutique manager of a Breitling store in Lucerne. "We're in a luxury business, and as a rule, that's where people save first when the going gets tougher." ($1 = 0.7930 Swiss francs)
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump tariffs give watch sellers a hard time in Swiss hub
By Marleen Kaesebier LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from tourists who flock to the city in part to shop for watches. Reuters spoke with over a dozen industry workers in the watch-selling hub, including shop managers and salespeople, who said tariff uncertainty has weighed on a sector that exported watches worth 26 billion Swiss francs ($32.79 billion) in 2024. The business is already coping with weak Chinese demand, while in Switzerland, a franc supercharged by U.S. trade uncertainty has made the watches more expensive for foreign tourists. Switzerland, which relies heavily on trade, was stunned when Trump said in April he would hit the country with a 31% tariff, well above the 20% rate proposed for the European Union. "That obviously really put the brakes on," said Ken May, boutique manager at a Hublot store. Trump subsequently suspended the tariffs for 90 days, maintaining a 10% duty, and later extended his deadline until August 1. That sparked a rush by watchmakers to move their products to the U.S. ahead of the tariffs, causing Swiss exports to yo-yo up and down. The industry is on track to log its lowest export volumes for wristwatches since the pandemic in 2020, according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). "We have to open other markets," Yves Bugmann, FH president, said. "We have to look for other opportunities." Unit exports were down nearly 5% in the January-May period year-over-year, though marginally up in value terms. This summer, there are noticeably fewer tourists packing Lucerne's main watch-selling street. Those who come are more careful with their money, salespeople said. Thousands of watches glint at shoppers in Lucerne's Grendelstrasse, which boasts stores from Rolex to Patek Philippe. Watches in these shops typically cost from several hundred francs to more than 500,000 francs. At Patek Philippe, which sells watches online for nearly 3.8 million francs, customers take an elevator to an upstairs boutique. Here, a watchmaker wearing a white lab coat delivers customised timepieces on a tray to clients. "Everything is just a bit slower than last year," said Michael Haas, boutique manager of a Breitling store in Lucerne. "We're in a luxury business, and as a rule, that's where people save first when the going gets tougher." ($1 = 0.7930 Swiss francs) Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Trump tariffs give watch sellers a hard time in Swiss hub
LUCERNE, Switzerland, July 8 (Reuters) - Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from tourists who flock to the city in part to shop for watches. Reuters spoke with over a dozen industry workers in the watch-selling hub, including shop managers and salespeople, who said tariff uncertainty has weighed on a sector that exported watches worth 26 billion Swiss francs ($32.79 billion) in 2024. The business is already coping with weak Chinese demand, while in Switzerland, a franc supercharged by U.S. trade uncertainty has made the watches more expensive for foreign tourists. Switzerland, which relies heavily on trade, was stunned when Trump said in April he would hit the country with a 31% tariff, well above the 20% rate proposed for the European Union. "That obviously really put the brakes on," said Ken May, boutique manager at a Hublot store. Trump subsequently suspended the tariffs for 90 days, maintaining a 10% duty, and later extended his deadline until August 1. That sparked a rush by watchmakers to move their products to the U.S. ahead of the tariffs, causing Swiss exports to yo-yo up and down. The industry is on track to log its lowest export volumes for wristwatches since the pandemic in 2020, according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). "We have to open other markets," Yves Bugmann, FH president, said. "We have to look for other opportunities." Unit exports were down nearly 5% in the January-May period year-over-year, though marginally up in value terms. This summer, there are noticeably fewer tourists packing Lucerne's main watch-selling street. Those who come are more careful with their money, salespeople said. Thousands of watches glint at shoppers in Lucerne's Grendelstrasse, which boasts stores from Rolex to Patek Philippe. Watches in these shops typically cost from several hundred francs to more than 500,000 francs. At Patek Philippe, which sells watches online for nearly 3.8 million francs, customers take an elevator to an upstairs boutique. Here, a watchmaker wearing a white lab coat delivers customised timepieces on a tray to clients. "Everything is just a bit slower than last year," said Michael Haas, boutique manager of a Breitling store in Lucerne. "We're in a luxury business, and as a rule, that's where people save first when the going gets tougher." ($1 = 0.7930 Swiss francs)
