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Swatch Group: Key Figures 2022
Net sales of CHF 7 499 million, +4.6% to the previous year at constant exchange rates, or +2.5% at current rates. Sales growth of 25% in local currencies in all regions, with the exception of China, where Covid lockdowns resulted in sales shortfalls of over CHF 700 million. The MoonSwatch is a best seller, with over 1 000 000 watches sold. Ongoing…
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th anniversary
In 2023, Blancpain celebrates the 70th anniversary of the first modern diving watch. Launched in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms is the first modern diver’s watch. Created by a diver to meet the needs of underwater exploration, it was chosen by diving pioneers and elite marine corps around the world as a professional timekeeping instrument. With its…
Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder Heartbeat
The vibrant colour, fun and rhythm of the Nineties are etched in everyone's memory. Few places tell that story better than the brightly multicultural city of Berlin, whose heartbeat has brought great inspiration to many of the most creative people in recent decades. Designer Marina Hoermanseder calls it home and is back with her second…
CERTINA NAMED THE NEW OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER FOR THE FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP
It is with deep pride that Certina announces its latest involvement with cross-country skiing: From the start of the upcoming season, Certina will be taking on the role of official timekeeper for the FIS Cross-Country World Cup for a period of four years. The latest season of the top-class competition series will kick off on 25th November 2022 in…
Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition
UNCOMPROMISING CONCEPT, UNCOMPROMISING MATERIALS For the first time in full ceramic, apart from the case back, the latest and most innovative Captain Cook yet makes a remarkable entry, with space-age materials throughout and, of course, tasteful stylistic reminders of its proud tradition. Inside, a brand-new automatic movement is sure to tease…
Hamilton celebrates its roots with the new Railroad Pocket Watch
Running the American railroad system was a task that required the ultimate in precision timekeeping. Hamilton’s pocket watches, known for their accuracy and legibility, were up to the task — a feat commemorated in the new Railroad Pocket Watch. Imagine a period before sophisticated digital timekeeping systems, computers, and all the complex…