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Six things to know about the Swiss watch industry before Apple invades - Quartz

Six things to know about the Swiss watch industry before Apple invades - Quartz: Credit Suisse published�a lengthy, in-depth report on the Swiss watch industry (pdf) in October 2013—well before Apple’s project was unveiled, but early enough that smart watches and fitness bands were�coming into the picture.�While some of the facts and figures aren’t the most recent, they’re useful as background about an age-old�industry that is about to experience an entirely new form of competition. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

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