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Apple destroyed the mid-tier watch market. Now it’s coming for the $200 billion eyewear industry.

By Darius PopaMay 31, 2026 · 1 min read

When Apple launched the Apple Watch in 2015, the mid-tier wristwatch market had a handful of dominant companies. Swatch Group sold watches under Tissot, Hamilton, and Longines. Fossil Group sold under Michael Kors, Armani, and Kate Spade. Movado sold under Co…

TL;DR Apple plans to disrupt the $200B eyewear market the way it disrupted watches. Swatch fell 28%, Fossil 70%. Smart glasses are targeting late 2027. When Apple launched the Apple Watch in 2015, …

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