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Begin an apprenticeship with ‘Jump In’

Begin an apprenticeship with ‘Jump In’

Around 150 new Swatch Group apprentices began their vocational training at the ‘Jump In’ camp held in Saignelégier in August 2017.  Over the course of four days, the apprentices completed a varied programme under the guidance of professional supervisors from the Swatch Group. In addition to key information about the company, elements of…

Half-Year Report 2017

Half-Year Report 2017

Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), 21 July 2017 – Half-Year Report 2017 Group net sales, +1.2% at constant exchange rates, of CHF 3 759 million, or CHF 3 705 million, -0.3% at current exchange rates. Sales growth of +2.9% at constant rates in the Watches & Jewelry segment (excluding Production). Sales for the whole segment, including…

SWATCH PAY!

SWATCH PAY!

THE COOL WAY TO PAY Time to pay! Whether it is settling an account or indulging in a little retail therapy, an easier solution is only a wrist away. With SWATCH PAY, Chinese debit and credit cards are conquered by contactless technology, avoiding hassle and saving time. Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek presented SWATCH PAY, the second generation of…

Apprenticeship graduation ceremony 2017

Apprenticeship graduation ceremony 2017

This press release is not available in English. Please see the French version below or the German version. Nous félicitons nos apprentis pour leur réussite de l’examen de fin d’apprentissage ! À l’occasion d’une fête commune, les jeunes diplômés des entreprises et marques du Swatch Group, à savoir Blancpain, Breguet, Caisse de…

Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

Swatch Group: Decisions taken by the Swatch Group shareholders at the Ordinary Assembly General Meeting of Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Velodrome in Grenchen, Switzerland. Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), May 23, 2017 – At its today's Ordinary Assembly General Meeting, the shareholders of the Swatch Group Ltd. approved all proposals submitted by the…

Message from the Chair

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 23, 2017, at the Velodrome in Grenchen (SO), Switzerland. The spoken word (in German) is valid  Dear Fellow Shareholders,  Dear Madam, Dear Sir,  As you know, 2016 was a challenging year for all of us. But…