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A Malaysian court ruled Monday the government must return dozens of watches seized in a crackdown on LGBTQ-themed Swatch timepieces last year, a federal counsel told AFP.

The 172 watches, collectively worth around $14,000, were seized in raids of Swatch stores across Malaysia in May 2023.&nbsp;

At the time, an official said the watches were taken because they bore the "LGBTQ" acronym and depicted the six colours globally synonymous with the rainbow Pride flag.

The government in Malaysia – where homosexuality is outlawed and LGBTQ people face widespread discrimination – subsequently banned the rainbow-themed Swatch timepieces, warning that owners or sellers could face up to three years in prison.

Authorities had claimed the watches "may harm... the interests of the nation by promoting, supporting and normalising the LGBTQ+ movement that is not accepted by the general public".

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In its suit challenging the seizure, Swatch said its products "did not promote any sexual activity, but merely a fun and joyous expression of peace and love".

The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Monday ruled the interior ministry must return the watches to Swatch within 14 days, the government's lawyer Sallehuddin Ali told AFP.

"The judge also said the prohibition order on the watches was only issued and gazetted in August 2023, after the seizures (of watches) in May, so at the time of the seizure, the applicant (Swatch) did not commit any offence." &nbsp;

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry will honour the court order.

"The home ministry must respect the decision, or else it would be viewed as contempt of court," he said at a press conference.

Asked if the ministry will file an appeal, Saifuddin said the government's legal team will "need to examine the basis of the judgement thoroughly" before deciding.

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A Malaysian court ruled Monday the government must return dozens of watches seized in a crackdown on LGBTQ-themed Swatch timepieces last year, a federal counsel told AFP.

A Malaysian court ruled Monday the government must return dozens of watches seized in a crackdown on LGBTQ-themed Swatch timepieces last year, a federal counsel told AFP. The 172 watches, collectively worth around $14,000, were seized in raids of Swatch stores across Malaysia in May 2023. At the time, an official said the watches were taken because they bore the "LGBTQ" acronym and depicted the six colours globally synonymous with the rainbow Pride flag. The government in Malaysia – where homosexuality is outlawed and LGBTQ people face widespread discrimination – subsequently banned the rainbow-themed Swatch timepieces, warning that owners or sellers could face up to three years in prison. Authorities had claimed the watches "may harm... the interests of the nation by promoting, supporting and normalising the LGBTQ+ movement that is not accepted by the general public". Also read | Hong Kong top court affirms housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples In its suit challenging the seizure, Swatch said its products "did not promote any sexual activity, but merely a fun and joyous expression of peace and love". The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Monday ruled the interior ministry must return the watches to Swatch within 14 days, the government's lawyer Sallehuddin Ali told AFP. "The judge also said the prohibition order on the watches was only issued and gazetted in August 2023, after the seizures (of watches) in May, so at the time of the seizure, the applicant (Swatch) did not commit any offence." Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry will honour the court order. "The home ministry must respect the decision, or else it would be viewed as contempt of court," he said at a press conference. Asked if the ministry will file an appeal, Saifuddin said the government's legal team will "need to examine the basis of the judgement thoroughly" before deciding. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malaysia court orders to return seized LGBTQ-themed watches

Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president.

Since he began his 2024 presidential campaign, he has been launching a series of branded products.&nbsp;

With less than two months to go for the US presidential elections, Trump's latest business venture has been catching attention, raising questions about the ethics of monetising his campaign.

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The website for various products, however, has a note, saying that proceeds from their sales do not directly benefit Trump or his campaign, adding that each is subject to a “paid license agreement.”

The most expensive watch, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel, is available in three 18-karat gold styles and is worth $100,000.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, another "Fight Fight Fight" model is listed as $499.&nbsp;

Earlier in March, US Republican nominee Trump released a video on his Truth Social platform, urging his supporters to spend $59.99 for a "God Bless the USA Bible", inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad.&nbsp;

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A disclaimer on a sales website states that the watches are covered by an agreement to license Trump’s brand but are not sold by the former president, The Trump Organization, or any of their respective affiliates. &nbsp;

The company listed as the sales entity, TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC, said that it uses Trump’s name and image under a paid license agreement.

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Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president.

Former United States President Donald Trump unveiled his new business venture – a diamond-studded "Official Trump Watch Collection", on Thursday (Sep 26) after selling everything from Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Since he began his 2024 presidential campaign, he has been launching a series of branded products. With less than two months to go for the US presidential elections, Trump's latest business venture has been catching attention, raising questions about the ethics of monetising his campaign. Also read: Trump's media venture faces steep stock decline, valuation drops to $2.9 bn The website for various products, however, has a note, saying that proceeds from their sales do not directly benefit Trump or his campaign, adding that each is subject to a “paid license agreement.” The most expensive watch, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel, is available in three 18-karat gold styles and is worth $100,000. Meanwhile, another "Fight Fight Fight" model is listed as $499. Earlier in March, US Republican nominee Trump released a video on his Truth Social platform, urging his supporters to spend $59.99 for a "God Bless the USA Bible", inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad. Watch | Donald Trump businesses received millions in foreign payments while he was in office × A disclaimer on a sales website states that the watches are covered by an agreement to license Trump’s brand but are not sold by the former president, The Trump Organization, or any of their respective affiliates. The company listed as the sales entity, TheBestWatchesonEarth LLC, said that it uses Trump’s name and image under a paid license agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

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Swiss watchmaker stated that their 164 rainbow-coloured watches, worth a total of US$14,000, were seized by the Malaysian authorities from its Pride collection.

People from the LGBTQ community face discrimination in Malaysia where homosexuality remains forbidden and people caught engaging in sodomy can face imprisonment as well as corporal punishment, although the law is rarely enforced.&nbsp;

The authorities raided 11 shopping malls which had Swatch outlets across Malaysia, including the ones present in the capital Kuala Lumpur, on May 13-14, stated the company said. Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek said, “We strongly contest that our collection of watches using rainbow colours and having a message of peace and love could be harmful. This has nothing political."&nbsp;

<h2>Will replenish the stock, says Swatch's marketing manager</h2>

Marketing manager for Swatch Malaysia Sarah Kok said, “As per instruction from Switzerland HQ, we will still replenish the stock and display them on-shelf. We wonder how the home ministry's enforcement unit will confiscate the many beautiful natural rainbows that are showing up thousand times a year in the sky of Malaysia."

A summons notice was sent against one Swatch outlet, in which the law enforcement unit of Malaysia's home affairs ministry stated "22 Swatch watches with LGBT elements" were confiscated, AFP reported.&nbsp;

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As per the notice, the authorities seized the watch on the basis of the Printing Presses and Publications Act of 1984 which has been condemned by the critics as draconian. Often, the law is used to ensure that content does not undermine or offend race relations.

A ministry official, defending the seizing of watches, said that the items letters “LGBT” and had six colours and not seven in a rainbow.

Unsettling level of intolerance: LGBTQ-rights group

Meanwhile, the Malaysian LGBTQ-rights advocacy group JEJAKA posted a statement on Twitter which condemned the raid and stated that it revealed “a deeply unsettling level of intolerance”.&nbsp;

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Malaysia's Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution, speaking to the Associated Press news agency, said that a full report on the incident is awaited and that he will comment on the matter only after going through it.&nbsp;

In October 2022, an LGBTQ-friendly Halloween party in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown was raided by the police and 20 Muslim men were arrested for cross-dressing.

The six-colour pride flag has been the most famous LGBT symbol across the world.

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Swiss watchmaker stated that their 164 rainbow-coloured watches, worth a total of US$14,000, were seized by the Malaysian authorities from its Pride collection. People from the LGBTQ community face discrimination in Malaysia where homosexuality remains forbidden and people caught engaging in sodomy can face imprisonment as well as corporal punishment, although the law is rarely enforced.

Swiss watchmaker stated that their 164 rainbow-coloured watches, worth a total of US$14,000, were seized by the Malaysian authorities from its Pride collection. People from the LGBTQ community face discrimination in Malaysia where homosexuality remains forbidden and people caught engaging in sodomy can face imprisonment as well as corporal punishment, although the law is rarely enforced. The authorities raided 11 shopping malls which had Swatch outlets across Malaysia, including the ones present in the capital Kuala Lumpur, on May 13-14, stated the company said. Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek said, “We strongly contest that our collection of watches using rainbow colours and having a message of peace and love could be harmful. This has nothing political." Will replenish the stock, says Swatch's marketing manager Marketing manager for Swatch Malaysia Sarah Kok said, “As per instruction from Switzerland HQ, we will still replenish the stock and display them on-shelf. We wonder how the home ministry's enforcement unit will confiscate the many beautiful natural rainbows that are showing up thousand times a year in the sky of Malaysia." A summons notice was sent against one Swatch outlet, in which the law enforcement unit of Malaysia's home affairs ministry stated "22 Swatch watches with LGBT elements" were confiscated, AFP reported. ALSO READ | Target holds ‘emergency’ meeting, relocates LGBTQ merchandise from June Pride month displays: Report As per the notice, the authorities seized the watch on the basis of the Printing Presses and Publications Act of 1984 which has been condemned by the critics as draconian. Often, the law is used to ensure that content does not undermine or offend race relations. A ministry official, defending the seizing of watches, said that the items letters “LGBT” and had six colours and not seven in a rainbow. Unsettling level of intolerance: LGBTQ-rights group Meanwhile, the Malaysian LGBTQ-rights advocacy group JEJAKA posted a statement on Twitter which condemned the raid and stated that it revealed “a deeply unsettling level of intolerance”. WATCH | Uganda passes most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws, US fumes Malaysia's Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution, speaking to the Associated Press news agency, said that a full report on the incident is awaited and that he will comment on the matter only after going through it. In October 2022, an LGBTQ-friendly Halloween party in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown was raided by the police and 20 Muslim men were arrested for cross-dressing. The six-colour pride flag has been the most famous LGBT symbol across the world. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Watches and Wonders Geneva is the most prestigious event of the year for the horology industry and this year marks a historic change as it opens its doors to the public. From 27 to 31 March the show, whose exhibitors will include Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Tudor, will unveil the newest releases and innovations to press and buyers, followed by two days over the weekend that watch enthusiasts can buy tickets for.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook launched the latest and most awaited new iPhone model, called the iPhone 13, to over 2 million viewers on YouTube on Tuesday.

According to Apple, the iPhone 13 sports a smaller display cutout, or "notch," at the top of the screen, as well as larger batteries that deliver between 1.5 and 2.5 hours of battery life, depending on device size, over last year's models.&nbsp;

Apple Inc. released the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini with brighter screens, as well as improvements to its iPads and watches, to tempt customers into 5G plans.

The iPhone 13 will be available in five colours and will contain a new chip called the A15 Bionic, which will enable functions such as automatically detecting when the phone's camera is directed at text.&nbsp; 
 
The new iPhone 13 features new diagonally placed camera modules that are basically the same as last year's model.

According to Apple, one camera is a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with a large sensor that collects 50% more light.

The ultra-wide lens is the other lens.

A new "cinematic mode" that can retain focus on a moving subject is one of the camera upgrades.&nbsp; 
 
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"The competition is still playing catchup to our chips - not just from last year, but even from two years ago," said Kaiann Drance, an Apple iPhone marketing executive.

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The Series 7 smart watch will feature a larger display and faster charging. It will start at $399 and be available later this autumn. 
 
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The battery life has improved:&nbsp;

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have a bigger battery. It will last up to an hour and a half longer than the iPhone 12 according to Apple.

This is great news for iPhone 13 mini fans. The iPhone 12 mini's battery was ridiculed last year for not lasting as long as the larger models.&nbsp;

The iPad Mini has also been updated with 5G connection and a new design that resembles the higher-end iPad Air and Pro versions.

Apple also added a new camera to its base-model iPad, allowing users to work and learn from home.

The iPad starts at $329 for the standard model and $499 for the Mini.

Next week, both will be available for sale.

Apple shares were down 0.5%, in-line with a slight downturn in broader markets.

Apple last year introduced its iPhone 12, which featured a new look and its first devices with 5G connectivity. This year, analyst expect modest hardware upgrades and a deeper focus on 5G.

In particular, carriers such as AT&amp;T Inc, Verizon Communications and T-Mobile that have significantly built out their networks since the start of this year are likely to offer new incentives around the devices that can take advantage of the faster speeds those networks can offer, said Ben Bajarin, head of consumer technologies at Creative Strategies.

"There seems to be way more (5G network capacity) than was in place even six months ago," Bajarin said. "They want people upgrading. They're going to be really aggressive."

Apple's biggest product launch of the year comes as some of the shine has come off its stock as business practices such as charging software developers commissions on in-app payments have come under regulatory scrutiny.

Apple shares were up about 15.6% year to date, trailing the Nasdaq Composite Index, which was up nearly 19% over the same period.

The Apple Watch has become a cornerstone of its $30.6 billion accessories segment, which was up 25% in Apple's most recent fiscal year even as its iPhone revenue declined slightly. Analysts widely believe that Apple users who buy more than one product - such as an Apple Watch and iPhone - are more likely to stick with the brand and spend on the company's apps and services.

Apple focused on fitness features such as improving how the watch tracks bicycling workouts and dust protection for hiking. The watch is paired tightly with Apple Fitness+, a paid service offering guided workouts with Apple instructors. The company added pilates and skiing-oriented workouts, and a group workouts function designed to let users work out together. The company also bundled three months of free service with its watch devices.

Shares of exercise bike and online training company Peloton were down about 1.6%.

"It's the one service they offer where you literally have to have this product or you can't use this service," Bajarin said. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Apple CEO Tim Cook launched the latest and most awaited new iPhone model, called the iPhone 13, to over 2 million viewers on YouTube on Tuesday. According to Apple, the iPhone 13 sports a smaller display cutout, or "notch," at the top of the screen, as well as larger batteries that deliver between 1.

Apple CEO Tim Cook launched the latest and most awaited new iPhone model, called the iPhone 13, to over 2 million viewers on YouTube on Tuesday. According to Apple, the iPhone 13 sports a smaller display cutout, or "notch," at the top of the screen, as well as larger batteries that deliver between 1.5 and 2.5 hours of battery life, depending on device size, over last year's models. Apple Inc. released the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini with brighter screens, as well as improvements to its iPads and watches, to tempt customers into 5G plans. The iPhone 13 will be available in five colours and will contain a new chip called the A15 Bionic, which will enable functions such as automatically detecting when the phone's camera is directed at text. The new iPhone 13 features new diagonally placed camera modules that are basically the same as last year's model. According to Apple, one camera is a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with a large sensor that collects 50% more light. The ultra-wide lens is the other lens. A new "cinematic mode" that can retain focus on a moving subject is one of the camera upgrades. iPhone 13 camera specifications (Picture courtesy: Apple Inc.) "The competition is still playing catchup to our chips - not just from last year, but even from two years ago," said Kaiann Drance, an Apple iPhone marketing executive. × The Series 7 smart watch will feature a larger display and faster charging. It will start at $399 and be available later this autumn. The battery life has improved: The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have a bigger battery. It will last up to an hour and a half longer than the iPhone 12 according to Apple. This is great news for iPhone 13 mini fans. The iPhone 12 mini's battery was ridiculed last year for not lasting as long as the larger models. The iPad Mini has also been updated with 5G connection and a new design that resembles the higher-end iPad Air and Pro versions. Apple also added a new camera to its base-model iPad, allowing users to work and learn from home. The iPad starts at $329 for the standard model and $499 for the Mini. Next week, both will be available for sale. Apple shares were down 0.5%, in-line with a slight downturn in broader markets. Apple last year introduced its iPhone 12, which featured a new look and its first devices with 5G connectivity. This year, analyst expect modest hardware upgrades and a deeper focus on 5G. In particular, carriers such as AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications and T-Mobile that have significantly built out their networks since the start of this year are likely to offer new incentives around the devices that can take advantage of the faster speeds those networks can offer, said Ben Bajarin, head of consumer technologies at Creative Strategies. "There seems to be way more (5G network capacity) than was in place even six months ago," Bajarin said. "They want people upgrading. They're going to be really aggressive." Apple's biggest product launch of the year comes as some of the shine has come off its stock as business practices such as charging software developers commissions on in-app payments have come under regulatory scrutiny. Apple shares were up about 15.6% year to date, trailing the Nasdaq Composite Index, which was up nearly 19% over the same period. The Apple Watch has become a cornerstone of its $30.6 billion accessories segment, which was up 25% in Apple's most recent fiscal year even as its iPhone revenue declined slightly. Analysts widely believe that Apple users who buy more than one product - such as an Apple Watch and iPhone - are more likely to stick with the brand and spend on the company's apps and services. Apple focused on fitness features such as improving how the watch tracks bicycling workouts and dust protection for hiking. The watch is paired tightly with Apple Fitness+, a paid service offering guided workouts with Apple instructors. The company added pilates and skiing-oriented workouts, and a group workouts function designed to let users work out together. The company also bundled three months of free service with its watch devices. Shares of exercise bike and online training company Peloton were down about 1.6%. "It's the one service they offer where you literally have to have this product or you can't use this service," Bajarin said. (With inputs from agencies)

Apple unveils iPhone 13, adds new features to iPads, watches

A novel wearable device converts a finger's touch into a power source for small electronics and sensors.

Engineers from the University of California, San Diego, created a thin, flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and generate small amounts of energy when a person's finger sweats or presses against it.&nbsp;

According to the researchers who took part in this study, wearing this strip for 10 hours while sleeping could help charge electronic equipment that could run a watch for 24 hours.&nbsp;

To charge devices, most wearable power-producing charging strips on the market today require users to engage in strenuous exercise or rely on external sources such as sunshine or large temperature fluctuations. 
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Researchers have invented a new technology that allows users to charge their cellphones and watches while they sleep.&nbsp;

"Unlike other sweat-powered wearables, this one requires no exercise, no physical input from the wearer in order to be useful. This work is a step forward to making wearables more practical, convenient, and accessible for the everyday person," said Lu Yin, a doctoral student, and co-author of the study in a statement.

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A novel wearable device converts a finger's touch into a power source for small electronics and sensors. Engineers from the University of California, San Diego, created a thin, flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and generate small amounts of energy when a person's finger sweats or presses against it.

A novel wearable device converts a finger's touch into a power source for small electronics and sensors. Engineers from the University of California, San Diego, created a thin, flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and generate small amounts of energy when a person's finger sweats or presses against it. According to the researchers who took part in this study, wearing this strip for 10 hours while sleeping could help charge electronic equipment that could run a watch for 24 hours. To charge devices, most wearable power-producing charging strips on the market today require users to engage in strenuous exercise or rely on external sources such as sunshine or large temperature fluctuations. × Researchers have invented a new technology that allows users to charge their cellphones and watches while they sleep. "Unlike other sweat-powered wearables, this one requires no exercise, no physical input from the wearer in order to be useful. This work is a step forward to making wearables more practical, convenient, and accessible for the everyday person," said Lu Yin, a doctoral student, and co-author of the study in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Now use your body's energy to charge smartphones and watches

It’s been over three months since I got a new analog watch. A watch which has been garnering me a lot of compliments. It’s a watch that, as a reviewer, I’ve had to wear on and off because of a couple of smartwatches and fitness bands that I still had to evaluate.&nbsp;

During the pandemic-induced lockdown though, I’ve tried to wear the watch as much as I can. During the day, while taking a shower and even when sleeping, the watch is on me at all times. Why may you ask that I’m wearing a watch (and not a smartwatch with all its fitness and sleep tracking) all day all night long? Well, let me step back a bit and explain.&nbsp;

Teslar watches - a blend of “American technology and Swiss precision” - have finally made it to the Indian shores. It’s a regular wristwatch fitted with a chip that protects you from harmful EMF (extreme medium frequencies) exposure. The wellness watches are encouraging a consciousness towards greater well-being.&nbsp; 
 
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The watch houses a US-made quantum technology chip on the bottom, working in sync with a Swiss-made quartz movement and battery of the watch to replicate Earth’s natural frequency. By mimicking Earth’s natural frequency, it can reduce the negative effects of stress and help the human body “restore, revitalize and heal itself more effectively from the adverse effects of artificial, man-made electromagnetic pollution”. In theory, the watch should help promote a calmer and more relaxed mind, leading to more positivity in one’s life and even a better sleep pattern.&nbsp;

There are a couple of studies on the long-term negative effects that EMF exposure can have on the human body. Electromagnetic hypersensitivity isn’t a recognised medical condition though.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Enough technical jargon. I don’t understand much of what the watch does, and boy I don’t even know what the two buttons flanking the rotating crown do. It’s a watch that is eye-catching and that’s foremost why I loved wearing it outside the house.&nbsp;

That begs the question; why am I wearing the watch more during lockdown than before this pandemic hit us? It’s a simple, one-word answer; psychological.&nbsp; 
 
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I feel great wearing the Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono watch that I have. It’s in black and it’s every bit premium that you can imagine. From random strangers on the street to people next to me at a cafe I &nbsp;used to - pre-pandemic induced lockdowns - frequent, the watch has got glowing reviews from just about everyone. The watch suits my profile. What more can one ask from a watch that has a starting price of Rs 41,495?&nbsp;

Well, in a world of smartwatches, a whole lot more!&nbsp;

I’m generally a positive, optimistic (closer to realistic) and happy human being. I also sleep soundly, getting up very rarely in the middle of the night to visit the washroom or to have a couple of sips of water. With the pandemic raining down upon us, the thinking was that this watch would help me keep my chin up and not fall down with news of deaths spiralling on my computer screen streaming any number of news channels.&nbsp;

I was very sceptical of the ‘wellness’ benefits from the watch but, for the first week or so, I gave it the benefit of doubt.&nbsp;

For the first few days, I slept on average, a half-hour longer than I normally would have. I didn’t get up in the middle of the night and neither did I have trouble falling asleep. With the number of coronavirus cases approaching 50,000, we were only getting started with the negative news all around us. I spent my days writing, cooking, but sleeping a lot more during the day. It seemed like I had a routine going when wearing the watch, but turns out that was far from it.&nbsp;

On the seventh or eighth day of the lockdown, I woke up around five in the morning, went to the washroom, and came back only to fall asleep an hour later.&nbsp;

It was only in the second week that I noticed that my productivity wasn’t dipping. I had gone three whole days without wearing the watch. At first, I felt kind of empty and was brooding about the lack of an eye-catching and classy Swiss-made watch on my wrist. The moment I realised that my day was going along fine and I was sleeping well - despite globally reported coronavirus cases being well over 1 million - was when I didn’t have to flick my wrist every so often just to look at the time and smile at just how gorgeous a watch I was wearing. 
 
It was purely in my head that a watch could alter the way I was feeling on a day-to-day basis. I was smiling more often not because of the reduction of electromagnetic exposure in my day-to-day life but because of how elegant the watch was to look at.&nbsp; 
 
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I keep going back to how gorgeous the watch is. The attention to detail is brilliant. There’s the T that’s etched into the crown and then the triangular second’s hand inside the lower subdial. It’s just what you expect from a Swiss-made wristwatch.&nbsp;

In the last week or so, I’ve given the watch another chance. In India, we’re about to cross the 5 lakh mark for confirmed COVID-19 cases. Worldwide, it is soon going to touch 10 million. There is no escaping the grim reality staring at us. Wearing the watch has surely lightened up my days but has done little beyond that to help soothe the nerves inside me on a daily basis.&nbsp;

My takeaway is this. The Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono is an absolute must-have timepiece if one has the money to spare, apart from the fact that some may truly believe in the “wellness” aspect. It’s priced fairly decently for a well-made Swiss timepiece. One cannot call the wristwatch overpriced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I just can’t recommend it for it’s ‘wellness’ benefits. I didn’t feel any upliftment upon wearing the way daily barring the dozens of compliments I’ve gotten which had stopped since I’ve had to hunker down thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The watch has designs for both men and women but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.&nbsp;

It’s been over three months since I got a new analog watch. A watch which has been garnering me a lot of compliments. It’s a watch that, as a reviewer, I’ve had to wear on and off because of a couple of smartwatches and fitness bands that I still had to evaluate.

It’s been over three months since I got a new analog watch. A watch which has been garnering me a lot of compliments. It’s a watch that, as a reviewer, I’ve had to wear on and off because of a couple of smartwatches and fitness bands that I still had to evaluate. During the pandemic-induced lockdown though, I’ve tried to wear the watch as much as I can. During the day, while taking a shower and even when sleeping, the watch is on me at all times. Why may you ask that I’m wearing a watch (and not a smartwatch with all its fitness and sleep tracking) all day all night long? Well, let me step back a bit and explain. Teslar watches - a blend of “American technology and Swiss precision” - have finally made it to the Indian shores. It’s a regular wristwatch fitted with a chip that protects you from harmful EMF (extreme medium frequencies) exposure. The wellness watches are encouraging a consciousness towards greater well-being. The watch houses a US-made quantum technology chip on the bottom, working in sync with a Swiss-made quartz movement and battery of the watch to replicate Earth’s natural frequency. By mimicking Earth’s natural frequency, it can reduce the negative effects of stress and help the human body “restore, revitalize and heal itself more effectively from the adverse effects of artificial, man-made electromagnetic pollution”. In theory, the watch should help promote a calmer and more relaxed mind, leading to more positivity in one’s life and even a better sleep pattern. There are a couple of studies on the long-term negative effects that EMF exposure can have on the human body. Electromagnetic hypersensitivity isn’t a recognised medical condition though. Enough technical jargon. I don’t understand much of what the watch does, and boy I don’t even know what the two buttons flanking the rotating crown do. It’s a watch that is eye-catching and that’s foremost why I loved wearing it outside the house. That begs the question; why am I wearing the watch more during lockdown than before this pandemic hit us? It’s a simple, one-word answer; psychological. I feel great wearing the Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono watch that I have. It’s in black and it’s every bit premium that you can imagine. From random strangers on the street to people next to me at a cafe I used to - pre-pandemic induced lockdowns - frequent, the watch has got glowing reviews from just about everyone. The watch suits my profile. What more can one ask from a watch that has a starting price of Rs 41,495? Well, in a world of smartwatches, a whole lot more! I’m generally a positive, optimistic (closer to realistic) and happy human being. I also sleep soundly, getting up very rarely in the middle of the night to visit the washroom or to have a couple of sips of water. With the pandemic raining down upon us, the thinking was that this watch would help me keep my chin up and not fall down with news of deaths spiralling on my computer screen streaming any number of news channels. I was very sceptical of the ‘wellness’ benefits from the watch but, for the first week or so, I gave it the benefit of doubt. For the first few days, I slept on average, a half-hour longer than I normally would have. I didn’t get up in the middle of the night and neither did I have trouble falling asleep. With the number of coronavirus cases approaching 50,000, we were only getting started with the negative news all around us. I spent my days writing, cooking, but sleeping a lot more during the day. It seemed like I had a routine going when wearing the watch, but turns out that was far from it. On the seventh or eighth day of the lockdown, I woke up around five in the morning, went to the washroom, and came back only to fall asleep an hour later. It was only in the second week that I noticed that my productivity wasn’t dipping. I had gone three whole days without wearing the watch. At first, I felt kind of empty and was brooding about the lack of an eye-catching and classy Swiss-made watch on my wrist. The moment I realised that my day was going along fine and I was sleeping well - despite globally reported coronavirus cases being well over 1 million - was when I didn’t have to flick my wrist every so often just to look at the time and smile at just how gorgeous a watch I was wearing. It was purely in my head that a watch could alter the way I was feeling on a day-to-day basis. I was smiling more often not because of the reduction of electromagnetic exposure in my day-to-day life but because of how elegant the watch was to look at. I keep going back to how gorgeous the watch is. The attention to detail is brilliant. There’s the T that’s etched into the crown and then the triangular second’s hand inside the lower subdial. It’s just what you expect from a Swiss-made wristwatch. In the last week or so, I’ve given the watch another chance. In India, we’re about to cross the 5 lakh mark for confirmed COVID-19 cases. Worldwide, it is soon going to touch 10 million. There is no escaping the grim reality staring at us. Wearing the watch has surely lightened up my days but has done little beyond that to help soothe the nerves inside me on a daily basis. My takeaway is this. The Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono is an absolute must-have timepiece if one has the money to spare, apart from the fact that some may truly believe in the “wellness” aspect. It’s priced fairly decently for a well-made Swiss timepiece. One cannot call the wristwatch overpriced. I just can’t recommend it for it’s ‘wellness’ benefits. I didn’t feel any upliftment upon wearing the way daily barring the dozens of compliments I’ve gotten which had stopped since I’ve had to hunker down thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The watch has designs for both men and women but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

Teslar watch review: An absolute must-have timepiece

Swiss watchmakers expect fallout from the coronavirus pandemic will have a lasting impact on demand for watches, which could mean job cuts later in the year. Watch report.

Coronavirus crisis: Tough time for Swiss watchmakers, Watch exports plunged 68% in May

The&nbsp;Swiss&nbsp;competition&nbsp;watchdog&nbsp;on Thursday restricted&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group's&nbsp;shipments&nbsp;of&nbsp;watch&nbsp;mechanisms to other companies ahead of a final decision in mid-2020 in a long-running dispute.

The world's biggest&nbsp;watchmaker is also an important supplier of&nbsp;watch&nbsp;movements that power mechanical timepieces. If it cannot sell them,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/swatch-to-launch-swiss-smartwatch-operating-system-by-2018-13489">Swatch</a>&nbsp;itself and its customers, from Cartier maker Richemont to independently owned Chopard and Breitling, may face problems.

Anti-trust agency WEKO said deliveries of&nbsp;watch&nbsp;movements to&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group's existing customers would be suspended from January&nbsp;1, with an exception for small and mid-sized companies of up to 250 staff, until the&nbsp;watchdog&nbsp;reaches a final decision.

The decision creates uncertainty over supplies at a time when&nbsp;Swiss&nbsp;watchmakers face&nbsp;competition&nbsp;from smartwatches and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/business-activity-in-hong-kong-shrinks-the-most-in-21-years-pmi-266073">slowing demand</a> in key market Hong Kong.&nbsp;Swiss&nbsp;watch&nbsp;export data on Thursday showed&nbsp;shipments&nbsp;to Hong Kong fell 27 per cent&nbsp;in November.

Swatch&nbsp;shares were indicated 1.1 per cent&nbsp;lower in pre-market trade.

A&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group spokesman said the lion's share of the&nbsp;watch&nbsp;movements sold by&nbsp;Swatch's ETA unit was absorbed by companies with more than 250 staff and the group expected not to be able to deliver any&nbsp;movements to third parties next year.

WEKO Director Patrik Ducrey said&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group was still allowed to supply smaller customers, but had to treat them all equally.

"Is there really going to be a shortage of&nbsp;watch&nbsp;movements? I'm not sure. There's also a grey market and brands have built inventories," he told our sources.

Swatch&nbsp;Group had said on Wednesday that it could seek damages.

The question of how to end&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group's historical quasi-monopoly on mechanical&nbsp;watch&nbsp;movements has kept the&nbsp;competition&nbsp;authority busy for years.

WEKO and&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;struck a deal in 2013 under which the company known for high-end Omega and colourful plastic&nbsp;watches agreed to gradually phase out&nbsp;movement&nbsp;supplies to the rest of the industry by the end of 2019 and would have been free to choose its customers and prices from 2020.

Swatch&nbsp;itself had initiated the change at the time, saying it no longer wanted to serve as a "supermarket" for other brands, but had to keep supplying rivals for several years because of its dominant market position.

Privately owned Sellita has since emerged as the main alternative supplier.&nbsp;Swatch&nbsp;Group said in its statement on Wednesday Sellita would benefit from WEKO's decision.

Sellita and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/french-luxury-giant-lvmh-in-talks-to-take-over-us-jewellers-tiffany-258600/amp">Richemont </a>could not immediately be reached for comment.

The Swiss competition watchdog on Thursday restricted Swatch Group's shipments of watch mechanisms to other companies ahead of a final decision in mid-2020 in a long-running dispute.

The Swiss competition watchdog on Thursday restricted Swatch Group's shipments of watch mechanisms to other companies ahead of a final decision in mid-2020 in a long-running dispute. The world's biggest watchmaker is also an important supplier of watch movements that power mechanical timepieces. If it cannot sell them, Swatch itself and its customers, from Cartier maker Richemont to independently owned Chopard and Breitling, may face problems. Anti-trust agency WEKO said deliveries of watch movements to Swatch Group's existing customers would be suspended from January 1, with an exception for small and mid-sized companies of up to 250 staff, until the watchdog reaches a final decision. The decision creates uncertainty over supplies at a time when Swiss watchmakers face competition from smartwatches and slowing demand in key market Hong Kong. Swiss watch export data on Thursday showed shipments to Hong Kong fell 27 per cent in November. Swatch shares were indicated 1.1 per cent lower in pre-market trade. A Swatch Group spokesman said the lion's share of the watch movements sold by Swatch's ETA unit was absorbed by companies with more than 250 staff and the group expected not to be able to deliver any movements to third parties next year. WEKO Director Patrik Ducrey said Swatch Group was still allowed to supply smaller customers, but had to treat them all equally. "Is there really going to be a shortage of watch movements? I'm not sure. There's also a grey market and brands have built inventories," he told our sources. Swatch Group had said on Wednesday that it could seek damages. The question of how to end Swatch Group's historical quasi-monopoly on mechanical watch movements has kept the competition authority busy for years. WEKO and Swatch struck a deal in 2013 under which the company known for high-end Omega and colourful plastic watches agreed to gradually phase out movement supplies to the rest of the industry by the end of 2019 and would have been free to choose its customers and prices from 2020. Swatch itself had initiated the change at the time, saying it no longer wanted to serve as a "supermarket" for other brands, but had to keep supplying rivals for several years because of its dominant market position. Privately owned Sellita has since emerged as the main alternative supplier. Swatch Group said in its statement on Wednesday Sellita would benefit from WEKO's decision. Sellita and Richemont could not immediately be reached for comment.

Swiss competition watchdog curbs Swatch watch movement shipments

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