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The Swatch Group SA Company Profile
Swatch is worth watching. The Swatch Group (formerly Société Suisse de Microélectronique & d'Horlogerie) is one of the top watchmakers in the world. Its 20 some watch brands range from low-priced Swatch and Flik Flak collectibles to premium-priced Blancpain, Breguet, and Omega luxury pieces. Watches made by Swatch are sold at some 15,000 retailers worldwide, plus at more than 900 Swatch boutiques, more than 1,000 shop-in-shops, and some 140 kiosks. The company supplies nearly all the components for its own watches and also sells some movements to other watchmakers. Its Dress Your Body unit designs and makes jewelry for the Swatch Group brands. Swatch bought the Harry Winston jewelry and watch business in 2013.
Headlines for The Swatch Group SA
Swatch's Harry Winston buys $26.7mn diamond at auction
- Wed May 15
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- Mon Apr 29
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- Thu May 16
Watchmakers fret over China sales slump
- Thu Apr 25
Richemont chairman to take year off as growth picks up
- Thu May 16
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- Sun Apr 28
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- Sun Apr 28
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- Thu May 16
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Contact Information
Address: Seevorstadt 6
CH-2501 Biel, Bern, Switzerland
Phone:+41-32-343-68-11
Fax:+41-32-343-69-11
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2012):8530.40 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):18.50%
Employees (2012):29,788
Key People
Chairwoman: Nayla Hayek
Founder: Nicolas G. (Nick) Hayek Jr.
Memeber Extended Group Management Board Finance, Reporting,: Thierry Kenel
Industry Information
Sector: Consumer Goods
Industry: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories
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