Swiss watchmakers are diving further into the unproven smartwatch market with Montblanc, Tag Heuer and Tissot seeking to attract younger shoppers.

One stylish Irishman will be winding forward a very special watch this weekend — one costing almost twice as much as an average house.

The festive shopping period might not have been the glittering revival of consumer confidence retailers hoped for, but one sector has kept its sparkle.

A two-year waiting list and a minimum €20,000 price tag — welcome to the world of Patek Philippe.