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Longines celebrates its 180th anniversary in Saint-Imier!
It is in Saint-Imier, the village where Longines was founded, that the company chose to celebrate its 180th anniversary this Thursday. To mark the occasion, 180 celebrity guests, local politicians, representatives of Swatch Group and journalists listened to a welcome address. Recalling Longines’ rich history and its continued development across…
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…
Swatch Birdhead
A beautiful new watch design from Chinese contemporary art duo, Birdhead, evokes a subtle sense of mystery and style Forming exciting working relationships with visual artists continues to be of paramount importance to Swatch. Since as far back as the mid-1980s, the iconic Swiss watch and jewellery maker has successfully collaborated with…
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…
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…