.watches
| Status: | Proposed |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Commerce |
| Priority #: | 1848 - Richemont DNS Inc. |
More information: 
| |
.watches is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant is Richemont DNS Inc.[1]
The application was issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.[2]
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.[3]