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Swiss Watch Demand Drops in September

Swiss watch exports suffered another rough month in September, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). The number of timepieces exported was down by about 1 million units in the last month, a 26 percent decline. Through the first nine months of the year, overall exports are down 26 percent, too, said the FH. While demand in China remained stable, month-over-month sales slumped 43 percent in Hong Kong and 30 percent in the United States, the two largest markets for Swiss watches.

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TAG Heuer Finally Releases Monaco V4

TAG Heuer's Monaco V4 is finally coming to market, five years after it's much lauded introduction as a concept watch. According to Jean-Christophe Babin, President and CEO of TAG Heuer, the watch took this long to perfect because of it's unusually complicated movement, which includes a drive-belt transmission that draws its inspiration from an automotive engine. Only 150 of the platinum timepieces will be made and they will come at a pretty penny - $80,000 US.

> Read the press release Q & A with TAG Heuer's Jean-Christophe Babin

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Birmingham Mayor Accused of Accepting Bribes, Rolex

Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Larry Langford, could be turfed out of office and sent to prison if he's convicted of bribes from alleged political cronies totaling $235,000. The feds charge that these gifts included a Rolex watch and other expensive jewerly.

The trial, set to begin in December, adds to the growing burdens of Alabama's most populous city. Birmingham is drowning in debt from a complex overhaul to its antiquated municipal sewer system and is on the brink of filing what would be the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, experts say.

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Swing Into Fall Sale and Save on Swiss Army Watches

Going, going... From now until October 31st, you can get an EXTRA 10% off Swiss Army watches that are already discounted between 40-70 percent from their regular retail prices. And most of the watches also go out the door with free shipping. But hurry! Very limited quantities so act now!

> Browse Swiss Army watches on sale

Swiss Watch Boutique Named a Top Blog

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We appreciate your continuing patronage and interest.

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