Swiss watch exports grow despite slump in biggest market Hong Kong

SINGAPORE: The value of Swiss watch sales abroad grew by 2.4%last year as strong business in several East Asian countries outweighed a 11.4% drop amid the unrest in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Swiss timepieces.

SINGAPORE: The value of Swiss watch sales abroad grew by 2.4% last year as strong business in several East Asian countries outweighed a 11.4% drop amid the unrest in Hong Kong, the biggest market for Swiss timepieces.

"Hong Kong was heavily penalised by the protests that have been taking place there since June," the industry group said in a statement.

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