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SWATCH JOINS FORCES WITH CENTRE POMPIDOU FOR AN ART-FILLED WATCH COLLECTION
Swatch opens the doors to one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art with the Swatch X Centre Pompidou Collection. Six iconic masterpieces from the Parisian landmark are reimagined as statement watches, including works by Frida Kahlo, Amedeo Modigliani, Robert Delaunay, Vassily Kandinsky, and Piet Mondrian. Time is what…
Blancpain and PADI join forces to help protect 30% of the ocean by 2030
Swiss prestige watchmaker, Blancpain, and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI®), the world’s largest dive training organisation, are joining forces with the aim to fundamentally increase the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) around the globe over the coming decade. The organisations unveiled their collaborative…
Longines Legend Diver Watch
Since it was launched in 2007, The Longines Legend Diver Watch has attracted an impressive legion of fans who are drawn to its dynamic, clean expression of the brand’s rich dive watch heritage. The story continues with colourful new models featuring sand beige, ash grey, royal blue and vivid burgundy. Along with a global reputation for elegance,…
Swatch Group: Dividend proposal
In its today’s meeting, the Board of Directors of the Swatch Group decided to propose a dividend of CHF 5.50 per bearer share and CHF 1.10 per registered share at the Annual General Meeting on May 24, 2022 (previous year: CHF 3.50 per bearer share and CHF 0.70 per registered share).
Certina DS-2 Powermatic 80
The path of history is marked with names and dates at significant points along the way. In the records of Swiss watchmaker Certina, the year 1968 marks one such milestone. At the time, the DS-2 set new standards in terms of resistance. Today the brand brings the striking look of the 60s back to life, adding a state-of-the-art automatic movement…
Swatch Group: Key Figures 2021
Net sales of CHF 7 313 million, +30.7% to the previous year at current exchange rates, or +29.6% at constant rates. Operating profit of CHF 1 021 million (previous year: CHF 52 million). Operating margin of 14.0% (previous year: 0.9%). Watches & Jewelry segment (excluding Production) with a strong operating margin of 17.7%for the entire year…