The Swatch Group Ltd.: Expansion and new building projects at the Omega Ltd. and Swatch Ltd. sites in Biel/Bienne. Biel / Bienne, 28 March 2008 – At its meeting of 10 March 2008, the Board of Directors of the Swatch Group AG decided to further…

Marie-Antoinette was driven by a truly passionate desire for Breguet watches. Keen to possess any auspicious novelty, she had acquired a number of timepieces, including a «perpétuel» watch embellished with a self-winding device developed by Breguet…

World’s First Omega Vintage Store opens in London at Somlo Antiques. The world’s first Omega Vintage Store has opened in London (February 2008). Devoted entirely to vintage timepieces, it is located within the new Somlo Antiques shop in the…

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…

Tissot Swiss Watches congratulates its Ambassador Danica Patrick for her historic Racing Win and launches new Danica Patrick Limited Edition Watch to celebrate Victory. Le Locle (switzerland) – April 21, 2008 – The right attitude and…

On May 22, 2008, the German Watch Museum Glashütte will open its doors and present itself to an international public. In accordance with its motto «The Fascination of Time – Bringing Time to Life», the Watch Museum illuminates not…

Swatch Group: Decisions taken by the Swatch Group shareholders at the Ordinary Annual General Meeting of May 21, 2008 at the Palais des Congrès in Biel / Bienne.   Biel / Bienne (Swizerland), May 21, 2008 – At its today’s Ordinary General…

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 (…

During the media conference of 30 May 2008 in Villigen (Switzerland), the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI informed of its cooperation with Belenos Clean Power AG. The aim of the joint-venture is to develop a Swiss fuel cell. For details, please…

Interactive art event remedies football fever At the Cité du Temps from June 6 to July 6 you can catch football fever without any warm-up or training, in a unique painting event dedicated to one of the world’s most popular sports. The…

Up to this point, the PRX has only been available with time and date functions, but the line will now be joined by the high-functioning PRX Automatic Chronograph. This 42mm satin-finished steel watch will follow the PRX’s sleek, angular form, adding…

GRI 2–22 Sustainability at Swatch Group Responsible operations, responsible corporate governance and sustainability are fundamentals for us and have been an integral part of our philosophy and corporate culture for many decades. We remain true to…

Biel (Switzerland), March 17, 2022 – The 2021 Annual Report of The Swatch Group Ltd is now available on our website. Download here: Swatch Group 2021 Annual Report   Concurrently, Swatch Group is also publishing its 2021 Sustainability…

Swatch Group: Frédéric Piguet SA acquires François Golay SA, producer of wheels and other watch components Biel / Bienne / Le Sentier, 11 June 2008 – The Swatch Group company Frédéric Piguet SA, until now owner of 35% of the shares of François…

Paudex / Le Brassus, 23 June 2008 – Blancpain SA, a company of The Swatch Group Ltd., is announcing that it acquired the company Vica Sàrl and, with this acquisition, the Vincent Calabrese brand. Mr. Vincent Calabrese, who created the first of…

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Biel / Bienne (Switzerland) and Beijing (China), July 9, 2008 – From August 8 to 24, more than 10,500 world class athletes will be fighting for medals, glory and honour.  Participants from 205 nations will be competing in 28 sports. Sweat will…

Biel/Bienne, 11 July 2008 – The Swatch Group Ltd. is selling its company Michel Präzisionstechnik AG in Grenchen, active in the sector of automotive components, to Ferton Holding SA in Delémont. In return The Swatch Group Ltd. is acquiring for part…

Investment is in line with Swatch Group’s strategy of further increasing exposure to high growth markets and underlines Swatch Group’s commitment to the region. Dubai International Capital, to continue to be largest shareholder in Rivoli Group…