Swatch Group Competitors

LVMH is the world leader in luxury. A family group founded in 1987 and headed by Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, LVMH is now home to 75 iconic Maisons, which embody a distinctive art de vivre blending heritage and modernity. With reported sales of 86.2 billion euros in 2023 and 6000 stores around the world, we are the only group present in all major sectors of the luxury industry: Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective Distribution. Our long-term vision, entrepreneurial spirit and constant search for new solutions set us apart. The success of our Group is only possible thanks to our employees: 213,000 passionate and committed women and men, representing 190 nationalities, work in our studios, workshops, wineries, factories, offices and boutiques all around the world. Their talent and their diversity are our strength. Being part of LVMH means being continuously inspired by our heritage, creativity and sense of the collective. We have exceptional stories to share and an unrivalled legacy to pass on to future generations. Being part of LVMH means being challenged. We set ambitious paths to excellence by continuously pushing the boundaries, raising our standards and renewing ourselves to ensure the long-term development of our Maisons. Being part of LVMH means belonging to one of the world’s most creative and innovative communities. We foster collaborations that enable our people to enrich their knowledge, grow their network and share their passions. Being part of LVMH means being supported in an inclusive and diverse workplace, where all voices are heard and each talent is given the means to thrive. In 6 different industries, across 81 countries, LVMH and its Maisons are committed to exemplary ethics, social and environmental responsibility. We strive to ensure that our products and the way they are made have positive impact on our entire ecosystem and on our host communities. At LVMH, we craft the future.

At Richemont, we craft the future. Our unique portfolio includes prestigious Maisons distinguished by their craftsmanship and creativity. Richemont’s ambition is to nurture its Maisons and businesses and enable them to grow and prosper in a responsible, sustainable manner over the long term. Richemont operates in three business areas: Jewellery Maisons with Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Vhernier; Specialist Watchmakers with A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin; and Other, primarily Fashion & Accessories Maisons with Alaïa, Chloé, Delvaux, dunhill, G/FORE, Gianvito Rossi, Montblanc, Peter Millar, Purdey, Serapian as well as Watchfinder & Co. To deliver on its mission of crafting the future, the Group nurtures the distinctive craftsmanship and creativity of its teams, employing a workforce of nearly 40 000 people spanning 136 nationalities across 40 countries in five regions.

The leading brand in Swiss luxury watches, Rolex enjoys an unrivalled reputation for excellence, performance and prestige. Pioneer of the wristwatch since 1905, the brand is at the origin of landmark innovations in watchmaking, including the first waterproof wristwatch - the Oyster - and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism. Its watches have accompanied explorers and achievers around the world, from the top of the highest mountains to the deepest reaches of the ocean. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports, exploration, the spirit of enterprise through a broad palette of sponsoring activities and philanthropic programmes.