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Certina: new collections
Certina DS 1 Chrono – Automatic Certina adds to a legend with the new DS 1 automatic chrono edition Since 1959, a characteristic acronym has graced Certina timepieces: DS – hallmark letters symbolic of Certina's now famous Double Security system. Launched in 1960, the first DS1 met with enormous success, as did a revisited edition brought…
Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd Debuts at Baselworld 2009
Tiffany Watch Co. Ltd makes its debut at Baselworld 2009 featuring its first collection of timepieces. This exciting initiative is the fruit of a strategic alliance between the Swatch Group and Tiffany & Co. USA that marries the technical expertise, the consolidated luxury segment experience and the distribution prowess of the world’s largest…
Acquisition of Swiss Precision, Johannesburg
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), March 31, 2009 – Effective March 31st, 2009, The Swatch Group Ltd. has signed an acquisition contract concerning Swiss Precision (Pty) Ltd., of Johannesburg, South Africa, which is responsible for the distribution of watches in that country. The Swatch Group already held 10% of the company’s share…
Exclusive Breguet Patronage
Exclusive Montres Breguet SA patronage for the remodelling of the Conseil d’Etat rooms and salon Beauvais, known as the Louis XIV wing, at the Louvre museum as part of the renovation of the museum premises devoted to 18th century furnishings. An impressive collective demonstration of French talent and capabilities, the Louvre’…
Astronauts at Baselworld
Houston, we have a News Conference: The original space cowboys come to Basel. Omega presented one of the most compelling and best-attended events at this year’s Baselworld trade fair. Four astronauts who wore their Omega Speedmasters on the Moon were joined by other key players in NASA’s manned space program at a news conference at the Swatch…
Swatch Group: Communication
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), March 18, 2009 – Mr. Edgar Geiser has resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board of the Swatch Group; the Board of Directors has agreed to his wish, upon reaching his 63rd year, to retire somewhat early in order to focus on social and charitable activities. Mr. Edgar Geiser…