Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
IWC Schaffhausen
Parent Company
IWC Schaffhausen (International Watch Company)
Category
Watches and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Fine time pieces from Switzerland;
Watches made for pilots, sailors, divers known for their elegance and USP Engineering
STP
Segment
Luxury Segment
Target Group
High Income group Men
Positioning
Watches that are made for Real men with nerve and spirit
SWOT Analysis
1. They have more than 1000 sales outlets worldwide, including more than 35 company-owned boutiques in cities such as Dubai, Hong Kong, Geneva and Moscow. 2. Being a part of the reputed Swiss Richemont Group, the brand has benefitted 3. They have a wide collection of watches, from the daily wear and sports watches to fine classic watches 4. The brand, true to its image, is the timekeeper of the Volvo Ocean Race 5. The watches have developed a reputation of being sturdy and Strength durable
Weakness
1. The brand awareness of the brand is not among the Target
segment, but a portion of it. Only the watch collectors are very well aware of the brand 2. Low penetration in the emerging economies compared to a few premium watch brands
1. More brand penetration and visibility in emerging countries 2. Tie-ups with fashion events and houses to enhance brand position Opportunity 3. Offer more customisation to customers to tap niche segments
1. The more commonly known brands have a stronger reputation of being luxury watches that can threaten the brand presence Threats 2. Fake replicas affects brand image and sales
Competition
1. Patek Phillippe Competitors 2. Breitling
doc_346008569.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
IWC Schaffhausen
Parent Company
IWC Schaffhausen (International Watch Company)
Category
Watches and Accessories
Sector
Lifestyle and Retail
Tagline/ Slogan
Fine time pieces from Switzerland;
Watches made for pilots, sailors, divers known for their elegance and USP Engineering
STP
Segment
Luxury Segment
Target Group
High Income group Men
Positioning
Watches that are made for Real men with nerve and spirit
SWOT Analysis
1. They have more than 1000 sales outlets worldwide, including more than 35 company-owned boutiques in cities such as Dubai, Hong Kong, Geneva and Moscow. 2. Being a part of the reputed Swiss Richemont Group, the brand has benefitted 3. They have a wide collection of watches, from the daily wear and sports watches to fine classic watches 4. The brand, true to its image, is the timekeeper of the Volvo Ocean Race 5. The watches have developed a reputation of being sturdy and Strength durable
Weakness
1. The brand awareness of the brand is not among the Target
segment, but a portion of it. Only the watch collectors are very well aware of the brand 2. Low penetration in the emerging economies compared to a few premium watch brands
1. More brand penetration and visibility in emerging countries 2. Tie-ups with fashion events and houses to enhance brand position Opportunity 3. Offer more customisation to customers to tap niche segments
1. The more commonly known brands have a stronger reputation of being luxury watches that can threaten the brand presence Threats 2. Fake replicas affects brand image and sales
Competition
1. Patek Phillippe Competitors 2. Breitling
doc_346008569.docx