Watches of Switzerland's 88% acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch adds $67M of profitable US revenue and expands the group's Texas density, improving local clienteling and service capacity in a...
Watches of Switzerland
UK's largest luxury watch retailer operating multi-brand boutiques across UK, Europe, and US, representing prestigious Swiss watch brands.
Watches of Switzerland Performance Score
Our performance score measures how recent news impacts the company's health, derived from brand strength, strategic position, risk level, momentum, and market sentiment.
Performance Score
7.1
Positive
From 33 days ago
Limited recent coverage
Historical Performance
30 days
N/A
90 days
7.3
2 scores
180 days
7.4
3 scores
Score Components (Latest News)
Brand Strength
6.0
Avg 90d: 6.5
Positioning
7.0
Avg 90d: 7.5
Risk Level
4.0
Avg 90d: 4.0
Financial Impact
6.0
Avg 90d: 6.0
Sentiment: +2.0
90-Day Volatility
Very Stable
σ: 0.35
180-Day Trend
Stable
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Latest News Analysis About Watches of Switzerland
Watches of Switzerland reports US sales up 20 percent in constant currency, with affluent clients accepting price increases amid a 39 percent tariff on Swiss imports. Strong US demand and waitlist...
A proposed 39% US tariff on Swiss imports effective Aug 7 threatens to raise landed costs for new Swiss watches by double digits, compressing retailer margins or forcing price hikes. Rolex, Watches...
A sudden 39% US tariff on Swiss imports threatens to lift US retail watch prices by 20%+, compressing volumes and margins across authorized dealers and brand boutiques. Watches of Switzerland, with...
Watches of Switzerland Group has reopened its Northern Goldsmiths flagship in Newcastle, adding a prominent Rolex presence and curating exceptional second-hand watches to strengthen mix and margins....
Watches of Switzerland is accelerating jewelry expansion to diversify a revenue base still ~90% dependent on luxury watches, aligning with category momentum shown by Richemont where jewelry grew 11%...
Watches of Switzerland expects adjusted operating margin to be flat to down up to 100 bps this fiscal year as 10% US tariffs on Swiss imports prompt brand price hikes and lower retailer margin...
| Date | News Analysis |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Watches of Switzerland scales Texas footprint via Deutsch & Deutsch buy Watches of Switzerland's 88% acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch adds $67M of profitable US revenue and expands the group's Texas density, improving local clienteling and service capacity in a... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | US resilience powers luxury watch growth as tariffs absorbed by pricing Watches of Switzerland reports US sales up 20 percent in constant currency, with affluent clients accepting price increases amid a 39 percent tariff on Swiss imports. Strong US demand and waitlist... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | US 39% Swiss watch tariff forces Rolex, WOS to pivot by Aug 7 A proposed 39% US tariff on Swiss imports effective Aug 7 threatens to raise landed costs for new Swiss watches by double digits, compressing retailer margins or forcing price hikes. Rolex, Watches... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | US 39% Swiss import tariff jolts WOSG; Richemont's channel strategy test A sudden 39% US tariff on Swiss imports threatens to lift US retail watch prices by 20%+, compressing volumes and margins across authorized dealers and brand boutiques. Watches of Switzerland, with... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | WOSG reopens Newcastle flagship to amplify Rolex focus and pre-owned Watches of Switzerland Group has reopened its Northern Goldsmiths flagship in Newcastle, adding a prominent Rolex presence and curating exceptional second-hand watches to strengthen mix and margins.... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Watches of Switzerland pivots to jewelry to hedge watch softness Watches of Switzerland is accelerating jewelry expansion to diversify a revenue base still ~90% dependent on luxury watches, aligning with category momentum shown by Richemont where jewelry grew 11%... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | WOSG flags 100 bps margin risk as US tariffs bite; pivots on pricing Watches of Switzerland expects adjusted operating margin to be flat to down up to 100 bps this fiscal year as 10% US tariffs on Swiss imports prompt brand price hikes and lower retailer margin... |
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