Inside this issue

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From the Publisher: Martin Moodie introduces this dazzling edition of The Moodie Davitt Spotlight Series eZine, in which we cast our spotlight on TimeVallée, an innovative luxury watch retail concept that has gained traction, acclaim as well as geographic and format diversity since its launch in 2014.

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Interview: From a single store in Nanjing, China to 36 points of sales today and many more in the pipeline, TimeVallée has grown into a truly international success story. Michael Guenoun, Global CEO TimeVallée & International Distribution Director at Richemont, discusses progress and plans.

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Hainan Focus: Starting as a China concept, TimeVallée has made big strides expanding its store network in Hainan, the country’s top travel retail shopping destination. We examine three milestone openings.

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Making waves: As TimeVallée finds its sea legs, we look at the concept’s first cruise retail opening onboard MSC Seascape and explore the partnership with MSC Cruises Head of Luxury Watches & Jewellery Paolo Quacquarini.

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A return to the home of Swiss watchmaking: We deep dive into TimeVallée’s flagship boutique in Lucerne, a striking new opening launched in partnership with Swiss jeweller the House of Gübelin.

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Dazzling Doha: The newest addition to TimeVallée’s growing travel retail network, the Hamad International Airport store in association with Qatar Duty Free is described as a “journey at the intersection of heritage and innovation”. We present highlights of the opening and highlight the commendably client-centric approach of the visually stunning duplex boutique.

Written and edited by Hannah Tan-Gillies, Dermot Davitt and Martin Moodie

Design and layout by Hannah Tan-Gillies