Apple destroyed the mid-tier watch market. Now it’s coming for the $200 billion eyewear industry.

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By Darius PopaMay 31, 2026, 10:39 am98 ptsTrending
When Apple launched the Apple Watch in 2015, the mid-tier wristwatch market had a handful of dominant companies. Swatch Group sold watches under Tissot, Hamilton, and Longines. Fossil Group sold under Michael Kors, Armani, and Kate Spade. Movado sold under Coach, Hugo Boss, and Tommy Hilfiger. Ten years later,…

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