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EM Microelectronic: new generation of Bluetooth beacons
EM Microelectronic enables easy deployment of smart logistics and location services with a new generation of Bluetooth beacons EM‘s Swiss quality modules double the range and battery life while lowering the deployment cost. Marin, Switzerland, 17 September 2018 – EM Microelectronic, the ultra-low-power semiconductor company of the Swatch Group…
American Classic: Signature style, Hamilton quality
American Spirit, Swiss Precision. No other family in our collection embodies Hamilton’s values as much as the American Classic range. A diverse selection of extremely versatile pieces, American Classic shows Hamilton’s ability to create ‘wear anywhere’ watches. Specially designed to look good on any occasion, they are an appropriate timekeeper…
Swatch Group is again an innovator
Swatch Group is again an innovator in resistance to magnetic fields Biel-Bienne (Switzerland), 29 August 2018 – Swatch Group continues to push the boundaries of precision and innovation. After silicon, the world’s leading watchmaker is proud to introduce a new balance spring – a key component in mechanical movements – with exceptional…
Change in the Extended Group Management Board
Mr. Thomas Meier has been a representative of Glashütte Original within the Extended Group Management Board. With the transfer of the management of Glashütte Original now completed, Mr. Meier will step down from the Extended Group Management Board as well. Mr. Meier will return to Swatch Group Switzerland at the end of August, where he will carry…
THE INCREDIBLE RESTORATION OF AN AUTHENTIC JAQUET DROZ CLOCK
Over centuries, it became a legend, serving imperial whims before returning to its place of birth – almost by accident. The “Singing Bird Clock” by Jaquet Droz is a one-of-a-kind story in the history of watchmaking. It is one of the most mysterious tales of watchmaking in recent years – one that spans centuries and empires, as only Jaquet Droz…
Half-Year Report 2018
Record half-year sales in the history of the Swatch Group. Group net sales increased by 14.7% to CHF 4 266 million at current exchange rates, respectively by 12.6% at constant rates. Operating result increases 69.5% to CHF 629 million. Operating margin improved from 10.0% in the previous year to 14.7%. Net income increases by 66.5% to CHF 468…