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Top UK Rolex Seller Rises as Outlook Eases Concern Over Tariffs

The watch retailer’s shares surged following strong trading in the first half of the fiscal year and minimal tariff impact.
President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland came into effect this week, landing levies of 39 percent on every Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe the country exports to the US.
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc shares rose the most since April. (Getty Images)

Watches of Switzerland Group Plc shares rose the most since April after the company’s outlook for the first half of its financial year eased investors’ concerns over the impact of US tariffs.

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