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The international watch and jewelry fair Baselworld 2015 opened with a mourning.

In fact, During the press conference to present the new edition of the fair, the death (Which occurred on the night of 17c.m.) of Jacques J. Duchêne was Announced, who was a legend in the world of watchmaking and a milestone for the development of Baselworld in the world.

To announce at the event were three speakers: René Kamm (CEO of MCH Group), Sylvie Ritter (general director of Baselworld) and François Thiébaud (Chairman of the Committee of the Swiss exhibitors).

Baselworld 2015 has not Been reserved (for now) for only bad news, indeed, the watch and jewelry industry are visibly growing according to Functional date of 2014 That Sees an Increase in exports of 1.9% (€ 22 billion CHF) and purchases of 1.7% (28 million units Purchased in 2014). This is not over. The growth markets are the Japanese and Chinese (Hong Kong is equal to 0.0% Compared to 2014), but in Italy it is surprising That, according to Functional recent statistics, Italy is responsible for the largest per capita consumption of luxury watches and not with an Increase of 0.5% over last year.

Topics of depth During The conference Has Been That of smartwatches That, as Observed by several journalists, is a growing market and, perhaps, could be competing with That of analog clocks. Monsieur François Thiébaud Has reassured all, Expressly Stating That “the market is very interesting smartwatch Because It is the quintessence of modern watchmaking and dynamic, However, suitable for a young audience or industry That buys with specific purposes (running, fitness etc) and, Therefore, it is unlikely this will Exceed That the analog watch. ” a continue Thiébaud, “Smartwatches continuing to evolve if the people will continue to buy the analog clock for the sensation and pleasure they bring to to watch” as it should be “on your wrist.” This year at the fair, blackberries than ten exhibitors will smartwatches present but, for now, no technology giant. “