Luxury Swiss watch demand surged in the US as wealthy Rolex enthusiasts tried to get ahead of Trump's tariffs

Rolex lovers splash out on used watches before Trump tariffs

Watch enthusiasts snapped up used Rolex SA and Patek Philippe SA timepieces at the end of April, splashing out before possible tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

Luxury Swiss watch demand surged in the US as wealthy Rolex enthusiasts tried to get ahead of Trump's tariffs

Rolex Daytona PandaCourtesy of Bob's WatchesThe Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry found Swiss watch exports grew by 18.2% in April.Swiss watch exports to the US surged largely due to impending Trump tariffs on luxury goods.However, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong suffered from slumping exports.Everyone seemingly wants to get their hands on a luxury watch ahead of Trump's tariffs.A report from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry found…