News Carl F. Bucherer, based in Lucerne, has gained a foothold in Japan with the opening of its own branch in Tokyo. Following the companies created in Germany, North America, Hong Kong and Taiwan, it becomes the fifth independent company of Bucherer Montres SA.
The Swiss General Manager of Carl F. Bucherer Taiwan Ltd since November 2005 is David Vallata, who is also responsible for the Japanese market. The experience he has gained over several years as Regional Sales Director for Southern Asia and his work in Taiwan will be very useful to him in developing the key Japanese market.
In Tokyo, Kozo Masuda, active for a number of years in the luxury watch sector, is guiding the destiny of the newly created branch. The company has already moved into premises in the city’s famous Ginza district. It has forged initial contacts with local commercial partners and intends to build on these at Baselworld this coming April. The official market launch of the company is scheduled for May this year.
February 06, 2007