** Shares of Richemont CFR.S are seen up 4.5% in pre-market indications after the Cartier-owner beat quarterly sales estimates
** Bernstein analysts say Richemont "smashes" consensus expectations, beating on all divisions and geographies
** "The all-important" Jewellery Maisons division saw 17% sales growth at constant exchange rates vs consensus at 10%, analysts point out
** "CFR's H1 confirms the group as the fastest growing in luxury," Jefferies says
** Richemont's shares are up around 17% YTD
** Peer Swatch UHR.S is seen up 3%
(Reporting by Marleen Kaesebier)
((marleen.kaesebier@thomsonreuters.com))