SWATCH #2

Reopening a short

Reopening a short

 

  • 2014 EBIT consensus is too high at CHF1.97bn – could come down to c.CHF1.75 according to Mainfirst
  • One of our original arguments was that consensus was too high
  • Analysts still love them and expect organic growth. I think they are dreaming
  • Apple watch is not far away and will have a much bigger impact than most expect
  • UBS think that 24m iWatches will be sold next year vs 28mn total exports from Swiss watch industry in 2013
  • Tech and iWatch is the future
  • Looking to see them back at this years lows in the next 3 months
  • See original idea from September