Bathyscaphe welcomes a new addition to the family
The vintage-inspired Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, first presented in 2013, is extending its range by introducing a 38 mm timepiece attired in abyss blue. The new three-hand 38 mm Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe model appears in a blue shade particularly…
Blancpain Ocean Commitment Exhibition
To coincide with the launch of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment II* watch, Blancpain has set up the Ocean Commitment exhibition at Zurich Airport for a month. As part of the roadshow inauguration, Alain Delamuraz, Vice-President and Head of Marketing…
Hamilton becomes Official Timekeeper
Hamilton becomes Official Timekeeper of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship In 2003, a new sports category was created by the World Air Sports Federation. For a sport to create a new category rather than being assigned to an existing one was…
Tissot Official Timekeeper
Tissot, Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France once again Tissot, a member of the Swatch Group, has distinguished itself once again in the world of cycling by becoming Official Timekeeper of the Tour de France and all cycling time trials run…
Repurchasing of own shares
Second trading line on SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), 3 February, 2016 – The Swatch Group intends to repurchase own shares up to a maximum value of CHF 1 billion for a later reduction of capital or for other…
Two new faces for the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet
Blancpain presents two new interpretations of its Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet model: a red gold version with a blue-gradient dial; and a titanium version with an anthracite dial. Through their distinct styles, these new models bring…
Swatch and Safilo Group
Swatch and Safilo Group announce five-year collaboration agreement Biel (Switzerland), Padua (Italy), February 9, 2016 – Italian eyewear creator Safilo and Swatch Ltd have signed a collaboration agreement for Swatch branded sunglass Eyewear…
Swatch Group and Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne to collaborate
Swatch Group and the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne as well as the Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne are to work together on a long-term basis. The cooperation contract was recently signed. The Swatch Group, with its globally established watch brands, is…
New Hour Passion opening in Zurich airport
Zurich, 14 March 2016 – Swatch Group announces the opening of a new Hour Passion boutique at Zurich Airport, Switzerland. The multibrand store, located on Level 2 of Airside Center, covers a total area of approximately 300 square meters and houses…
Change in the Extended Group Management Board
Swatch Group: change in the Extended Group Management Board and the position of President at Omega Biel (Switzerland), April 6, 2016 – Mr. Stephen Urquhart is taking the opportunity of his forthcoming 70th birthday to retire from his…
New Breguet Tradition 7047
To mark the date of creation of the Tourbillon by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the brand unveils its latest model from the Tradition collection: a timepiece featuring strong colours highlighting what has remained – from past to present – one of the most…
Change in the Executive Group Management Board
Swatch Group: change in the Executive Group Management Board Biel (Switzerland), April 6, 2016 – Dr. Hanspeter Rentsch, a Member of the Executive Group Management Board of the Swatch Group, is retiring from his post at the end of…
Half-Year Report 2022
Net sales of CHF 3 612 million, +7.4% to the previous year at constant exchange rates, or +6.5% at current rates, despite sales losses of approximately CHF 400 million due to closures of warehouses and many retail stores in April and May…
Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), April 6, 2016 – The Board of Directors recommends to newly elect Mrs. Daniela Aeschlimann-Schneider as member of the Board of Directors at the coming up Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders on May 11…
Apprenticeship graduation 2016
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…