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Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock is revealed

Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock is revealed

Longines and CGF agree historic multi-Commonwealth Games partnership The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have signed a partnership agreement with Longines for the next three editions of the Commonwealth Games, starting with Birmingham 2022. The announcement comes on Commonwealth Day today (9 March), where Birmingham 2022 unveiled a Longines…

Swatch X 007 Tribute Collection

Swatch X 007 Tribute Collection

Introducing the new James Bond Collection and limited special edition Swatch is on a secret mission! Just in time for the release of the latest James Bond movie No Time To Die, the Swiss watchmaking brand launches an exclusive collection of 007 inspired models.  Original movie posters and opening title sequences from Dr.No (1962), On Her…

Tissot and the Giro d’Italia

Tissot and the Giro d’Italia

Cycling Triple Crown with the new partnership between Tissot and the Giro d’Italia Adding the Giro d’Italia to its prestigious list of cycling races seemed to be an obvious next step for Tissot, leader in the traditional Swiss watchmaking sector and one of the Swatch Group’s key brands. The brand’s DNA is built around two characteristics: a…

Mido Commander Blue Shade

Mido Commander Blue Shade

Iconic and bold Mido is offering a new version of its Commander Shade timepiece that is as bold as it is captivating, and treated entirely in black PVD for the very first time. With this model, the Swiss watchmaking brand is once again showcasing one of its iconic watches, which has been in constant production for over half a century. The elegant…

Swatch Group: Key Figures 2019

Swatch Group: Key Figures 2019

Group net sales of CHF 8 243 million, -1.8% in comparison to the previous year at constant ex-change rates, or -2.7% at current rates.  Operating result of CHF 1 023 million, -11.4% to the previous year. Operating margin amounted to 12.4% versus 13.6% in the previous year. Net income of CHF 748 million, -13.7% to the previous year,…

Certina DS Super PH500M Special Edition

Certina DS Super PH500M Special Edition

Diver’s watch with a history – and character. Its retro style and bright orange dial catch everyone’s eye: the striking DS Super PH500M Special Edition is causing a sensation. Dedicated watch fans will surely experience a moment of déja-vu: the latest Certina diver’s watch is inspired by a model from 1968. Numerous functional features, such as…