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Patrick Dempsey and Usain Bolt light up luxury watch fair in Geneva

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 395 words · By Tokunbo Salako; Joseph Allen
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World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes.

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What happened

World famous actors and athletes have been taking centre stage at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Switzerland with high-profile brand ambassadors increasingly being used by the luxury sector to boost its fortunes.

Why it matters

Fans, collectors and makers of luxury watches and clocks are gathering in Geneva this week for the industry's annual celebration, Watches and Wonders.

Common ground

If you're picturing thousands of people studiously inspecting the latest collections and vintage models, you're not entirely wrong.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/17/watches-and-wonders-patrick-dempsey-…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “One of the biggest crowds gathered on the opening day to catch a glimpse of US actor and racing driver Patrick Dempsey.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general biographical information about the name 'Patrick' and Saint Patrick, with no mention of actor Patrick Dempsey or his attendance at Watches and Wonders.
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web search NEUTRAL — Patrick (given name) ... Patrick is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Patricius (meaning patrician, i.e. 'father', 'nobleman'). [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_(given_name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 27, 2026 · St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and was probably responsible in part for the Christianization of th…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Patrick
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 21, 2022 · This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat. He was a Romanized Briton who was captured and enslaved in his youth by Irish raiders.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/patrick
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Claim 2: “Some 60,000 people are expected to pour through the doors of the Palexpo”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions for the word 'approximately' and does not contain any data regarding attendance numbers for the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · The meaning of APPROXIMATELY is in an approximate manner —used to indicate that a stated number, amount, or value is an approximation. How to use approximately in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approximately
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web search NEUTRAL — Get a quick, free translation! APPROXIMATELY definition: 1. close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time: 2. close to a…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/approxim…
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web search NEUTRAL — Approximately is close to a particular time, measurement, or number — but it's not exact. If you plan to meet a friend at approximately 2:00, it will be okay if you are a bit early or late.
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/approximately
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Claim 3: “members of public allowed in for the final three days over this weekend.”
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Multiple sources confirm that the event opens to the general public for a specific three-day window following the professional days (e.g., April 18-20 for 2026, and April 5-7 for 2025).
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web search NEUTRAL — Watches and Wonders Geneva, formerly known as the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, is held annually at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watches_and_Wonders
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web search NEUTRAL — I've finally made it! I've always wanted to go to Watches&Wonders!I went on a public day with NO PRESS APPOINTMENTS so you know EXACTLY what it is like to vi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY2vTwbAJDw
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web search NEUTRAL — Public Days. In the Salon. Watches and Wonders Geneva welcomed retailers, journalists and professionals from around the world for the first 4 days, before opening its doors to the general public betwe…
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
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Claim 4: “Among the stars spotted during the opening days were US musician and actor Usher, Britain's Formula One racing driver George Russell, Chinese American freestyle skier and model Eileen Gu, plus Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt and Italy's world's men's number one tennis player Jannik Sinner.”
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While the evidence confirms Jannik Sinner is a tennis player and that the event exists, there is no evidence provided in the search results confirming the attendance of Usher, George Russell, Eileen Gu, Usain Bolt, or Jannik Sinner at the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jannik Sinner (born 16 August 2001) is an Italian professional tennis player.At the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic followed by Daniil Medvedev in a five-set final to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jannik_Sinner
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web search NEUTRAL — Watches and Wonders Geneva welcomed retailers, journalists and professionals from around the world for the first 4 days, before opening its doors to the general public between April 5 to 7.
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2025/event
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web search NEUTRAL — Jannik Sinner, Monte Carlo 2026© Facebook - Roland Garros. Stepanek underlined one of the defining moments that came in the opening set tie break. They battled back and forth, and Jannik missed a rout…
https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Jannik_Sinner/166…
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Claim 5: “Fans, collectors and makers of luxury watches and clocks are gathering in Geneva this week for the industry's annual celebration, Watches and Wonders.”
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Wikipedia and official event descriptions confirm that Watches and Wonders is an annual watch exhibition held in Geneva at Palexpo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023. Status. Watch exhibition. Frequency. Annually. Location. Geneva.Watches and Wonders Geneva, formerly known as the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie,[1] is hel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watches_and_Wonders
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web search NEUTRAL — The not-to-be-missed annual watchmaking event returns to Geneva from 14th to 20th April 2026. The Salon will open its doors to the public for three days, from 18th to 20th April, accompanied by a full…
https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2026/event
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web search NEUTRAL — Watches & Wonders in Geneva is an annual fair where 49 of the world’s top luxury watch ateliers and manufacturers gather and highlight their new pieces.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/watches-wonders-geneva-opened…
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Claim 6: “He spoke about how his journey as a Tag Heuer brand ambassador began when he was seeking funds to continue racing”
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The provided evidence consists of general biographical information about the name 'Patrick' and Saint Patrick; it contains no information regarding Patrick Dempsey's relationship with Tag Heuer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Patrick (given name) ... Patrick is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Patricius (meaning patrician, i.e. 'father', 'nobleman'). [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_(given_name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 27, 2026 · St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and was probably responsible in part for the Christianization of th…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Patrick
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 21, 2022 · This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat. He was a Romanized Briton who was captured and enslaved in his youth by Irish raiders.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/patrick
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.