Apple has recruited a senior executive from Swiss luxury watch brand, Tag Heuer, adding to speculation that the release of the tech giant’s iWatch will be later this year.

Tag Heuer, part of luxury goods group LVMH, confirmed its VP for sales, Patrick Pruniaux, was leaving to  join Apple, but did not say what his new position would be.

Prunaiux had been with Tag Heuer for seven years.