Consumer Interest In High-End Watches Up 10%; Patek Philippe Cracks Top Five (marketing daily)

And perhaps more tellingly, consumer interest in luxury watches is up 10%, according to the latest World Watch Report from Digital Luxury Group, with interest strongest in the $6,000 to $8,000 category. And while many brands have stood their ground, Patek Philippe is coming on strong, breaking into the top-five brands for the first time, and easing Breitling out.