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Swatch Group: Majority holding in Rivoli Dubai
Technocorp Holding Ltd., a Swatch Group company, is increasing its stake in Dubai-based company Rivoli Investments LLC by purchasing a tranche of shares and is thus taking control of Rivoli Investments LLC. Swatch Group previously held a 40% equity interest in Rivoli Investments LLC through its Technocorp subsidiary. Rivoli operates a network of…
Breguet acquires 3 new antique watches including the prestigious Breguet no. 4691
The Breguet Museum and its President, Marc A. Hayek, have acquired 3 exceptional Breguet watches that made their mark on Fine Watchmaking history, for a price of nearly 1,5 million Swiss francs. Among the purchased lots, an extremely rare, highly complicated pocket watch, the Breguet no°4691. Bought at Christie’s and Sotheby’s auctions in Geneva,…
The Omega Speedmaster in black ceramic
«The Dark Side of the Moon» Emblematic of Omega’s bold style, forward-thinking innovation and adventurous spirit, this all-black Omega Speedmaster represents a sleek and sporty new addition to the popular collection. The black zirconium oxide ceramic dial, complemented by a matching ceramic 44.25 mm case with a brushed and polished ceramic…
Swatch and Mika in creative collaboration
Swatch and post-modern pop star Mika have created the latest Swatch Art Specials, Kukulakuki (GZ287S) and Kukulakuku (SUOZ171). Swatch invited the singer to join the long list of painters, sculptors, video artists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers and conceptual artists, ranging from Keith Haring and Kiki Picasso, to Fafi, Rankin,…
Omega’s 3D TV commercial wins advertising award
Omega’s innovative 3-D animated television commercial was awarded by Montres Passion and Ringier tonight in Geneva with the «Watch Advertisement of the Year» prize in the category «Film and Cyber». The commercial, with its unusual length of 70-seconds, is focused on the brand’s Co-Axial technology. Stephen Urquhart, the president of Omega,…
ad hoc Communication
This ad hoc communication is not available in English. Please see the German or the French version below. ad hoc Mitteilung Ein Einzelaktionär der Swatch Group beabsichtigt, eine Anfechtungsklage gegen die Blockwahl des Verwaltungsrates der Gesellschaft anlässlich der letzten Generalversammlung einzureichen (Art. 706 OR). Er ist der Ansicht,…