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Russian Court Supports Longines
Parallel import: Federal Arbitrazh Court of the North-Western District of Russia confirms decision in favor of Longines In a decision rendered on July 18, 2012 the Russian Federal Arbitrazh Court of the North-Western District confirmed the decision taken by the Arbitrazh Court of Saint Petersburg and Leningrad region prohibiting the Russian…
Half-Year Report 2012
Swatch Group – Double-digit Growth once again in both Sales and Profit Sales in the Watches & Jewelry segment grew once again by a strong +16.7% to CHF 3 400 million. The Group’s gross sales were up +14.4% to CHF 3 847 million, surpassing the record 2011 half-year figure. Operating profit increased by +19.4% to CHF 903…
Inauguration of Nicolas G. Hayek Park
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), June 28, 2012. A lakeside park in the town of Biel / Bienne has been renamed «Nicolas G. Hayek Park» in honor of the late Swatch Group Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors and honorary citizen of the city of Biel / Bienne, Nicolas G. Hayek, who passed away on June 28…
Change in the Executive Management Board
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), June 20, 2012. Mrs Arlette-Elsa Emch will reach retirement age in February 2013 and therefore discontinue her activities for the Swatch Group. As Mrs Emch has accrued a large amount of annual leave as a result of her long service, she will discontinue her operational activities for Swatch and CK…
Simon Baker appointed as Longines Ambassador of Elegance
Swiss watchmaker Longines is proud to announce the appointment of Simon Baker as its new Ambassador of Elegance. The Australian actor is well-known for the lead role in the television series The Mentalistas well as his roles in movies such as Margin Call. Simon Baker personifies the core values of Longines and perfectly underlines the…
Tradition Breguet 7047 Tourbillon Fusée, rose gold
Breguet’s emblematic «Tradition» collection is being enriched this year with an original model in 18-carat rose gold. This «Grande Complication» timepiece featuring a tourbillon, fusee and chain transmission, and a Breguet balance spring in silicon, joins the existing models in yellow gold and platinum. Inspired by the legendary souscription…