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The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Apollo 11 «40th Anniversary» Limited Edition watches The first manned lunar landing on the 20th of July, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon’s surface at 02:56 GMT on the 21st of July. Nineteen minutes later he was joined by Buzz Aldrin, who was wearing his Omega…
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel exhibition at the Cité du Temps
Swatch Group introduces the restoration and unique operational concept at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai Exhibition at Geneva’s Cité du Temps details Shanghai’s colorful past, the Peace Hotel’s remarkable renovation, and a unique operational concept. Biel / Bienne and Geneva, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China, June, 2009. The Cité du…
Swatch and contemporary artists build a playground for the future
The Swatch CreArt Collection adds a new chapter to the story of Swatch and Art. Like many great relationships, this one began in Paris, where the first Art Special was launched at the Pompidou Centre in 1985. That first encounter sparked a series of innovative joint projects with artists and fashion designers from around the world.…
Breguet and the Louvre
An Apogee of European Watchmaking Through this retrospective of the works of Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823), visitors to the Louvre will discover the art of watchmaking at its apogee, evidenced by these unique precision timepieces, combining genius, virtuoso techniques and avant-garde aesthetics. Assembled in the exhibition are exceptional…
Distinction for Nicolas G. Hayek
This note is not available in English. Please see the French version below. Nicolas G. Hayek Commandeur de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres Paris, 23 juin 2009 – Dans le cadre de l’inauguration de l’exposition Breguet au Louvre, Monsieur Nicolas G. Hayek, Président et administrateur délégué du Swatch Group s’est vu remettre le titre de…
Tech-Airport wins the Geneva Airport bid
Paris (France), May 18, 2009 – Tech-Airport Holding SAS, a Swatch Group company specializing in retailing at airports, has won the bid to operate watch and jewelry outlets at Geneva International Airport. Three new stores will open by the end of 2009 – an Omega boutique, an «Hour Passion» boutique (multi-brand store) in the airside zone after…