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Message from the Chair
Message of Nayla Hayek, Chair of the Swatch Group Board of Directors, on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of May 10, 2023, in Biel (BE), Switzerland. The original spoken text (in German) is valid. Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Shareholders, I welcome you today to a virtual General Assembly and not to a live one, like those we had…
Marianne Hayek (1930-2023)
Words cannot begin to express our sorrow and our sense of loss. The death of an exceptional person leaves an incredible void. It is with great sadness that we announce that last week, Marianne Hayek, wife of Swatch Group's founder Nicolas G. Hayek, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. The funeral ceremony was private,…
Rado Centrix
It is no coincidence that the Rado Centrix, with its evocative and sensuous contours, brings to mind the breathtaking, windswept beauty of the desert. The potent, mysterious grace of minerals and sand sculpted by time, in shades of gold, ochre and brown. Such imagery is familiar ground for the gifted watchmaker inventing art from high-tech ceramic…
Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton
Born in fiery places of eternal drama and power, the latest Captain Cook extends the product line with a dashing new skeleton design that showcases its innovative R808 movement, a marvel of contrasts, know-how and clever geometry. First introduced in a variety of finishes and Captain Cook models, the R808 now headlines the "Art of Skeletonisation…
Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
The Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in accordance with article 12 ff. of the Articles of Association on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (CEST), virtually, without physical presence of the shareholders. The Board of Directors has decided to hold the General Meeting with no venue and by electronic means in accordance…
Rado True Square Skeleton
Swiss watchmaker Rado is renowned for its mastery of materials and innovative designs. A perfect example is the True Square collection, which premiered under the motto: “The shape of things to come.” First up were the True Square and True Square Open Heart, featuring soft-cornered square cases framing elegant and intriguing dials. Today Rado…