Dallas—Tatsumasa Watanabe has been named chief operating officer of EganaGoldpfeil USA, a global manufacturer and distributor of timepieces, jewelry, leather goods and lifestyle products.

Watanabe will lead jewelry and timepiece operations in North America. Under his leadership, EganaGoldpfeil USA will focus on consolidating and streamlining its fine-jewelry operations, customer base and brand offering.

Watanabe brings more than 20 years of timepiece manufacturing, sales and marketing experience to his new position.

EganaGoldpfeil USA will unveil its new Carrera, Cerruti, National Geographic and Puma watches at the 2007 JCK Las Vegas show.