Jean-Claude Biver is one of the most well known names in the Swiss watch industry today. The now 67-year-old has been in the watch industry for decades. He is known for his purchase in 1981 of the Blancpain name and for his re-launch of the brand in 1983 – yes, I was there – when boldly stated that Blancpain has never made a quartz watch and never would (at least under his direction). He sold the brand to the Swatch Group and went on to acquire and turn around the Hublot brand, which he then sold to the LVMH Group.
Today, he is the CEO of the LVMH watch division, overseeing Hublot, Zenith and TAG Heuer, among other duties. His net worth is estimated at 175million CHF. I count myself lucky to have known Biver since 1983 and to have spent a great deal of time interviewing and just talking with him over the past 34 years.
I have watched him grow, evolve, and change – but he has always held steadfast to his passion for watches and his belief in people and love. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica TAG Heuer watches collection. Wide range of luxury watches brands.
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