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Reservoir Watch changes hands

By Zélie de Crécy

Published on 17.04.2025 at 05:00 GMT

Reservoir Watch, the Parisian watchmaker placed in receivership in January, was hoping to find some last-minute financing to avoid a change in ownership. Its efforts were unsuccessful.

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Reservoir Watch changes hands

Reservoir Watch, the Parisian watchmaker placed in receivership in January, was hoping to find some last-minute financing to avoid a change in ownership. Its efforts were unsuccessful.

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Reservoir Watch, the Parisian watchmaker placed in receivership in January, was hoping to find some last-minute financing to avoid a change in ownership. Its efforts were unsuccessful.

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