On March 7th 2021, the Swiss people will have to vote on a referendum against the ratification of the free trade agreement between EFTA (including Switzerland) and Indonesia. The FH is opposed to the referendum and supports the agreement to ensure new outlets for the Swiss watch industry.
Last December, UNESCO officially registered craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In 2021, Omega will update its Speedmaster Moonwatch collection with a Master Chronometer-certified movement.
A modern company engaged in a perpetual quest for innovation, VOH presents a pragmatic approach to smart production dedicated to watch manufacturers.
“It’s not a sin to get knocked down. It’s a sin to stay down.” These are the words of Carl Brashear, one of the 20th century’s most enduring figures of triumph in adversity.
Closely involved in the maritime world for many years, Breguet has recently become involved with the National Maritime Museum in Paris, to which it will provide specific support during ongoing renovations.
Innovation and sustainable development are the two main objectives that mb-microtec has consistently set itself.
Zenith offers its Manufacture building as a canvas to a contemporary artist, Felipe Pantone. A world-first in watchmaking!
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The Swiss watch industry has decided to strengthen the criteria of the Swiss made label.
Buying or selling counterfeit products undermines know-how, finances organised crime, and threatens jobs and innovation.
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