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Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH - Swiss Watch News 2008

Swiss Watchmaking Growth remains strong
In line with results in previous months, watch exports registered growth of 13.4% in June, totalling 1.6 billion francs. This considerable increase was achieved despite a very unfavourable base effect. In the first half of the year, Swiss watch manufacturers exported the equivalent of 8.3 billion francs, or 14.9% more than in January-June 2007. The ...
Buying Counterfeit Products A "Game" That's Not Worth The Candle!
New legal provisions in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy entered into force on 1st July. Henceforth, the import of products in violation of trademarks and designs is prohibited in Switzerland, even for private use. At border check points, customs officials can confiscate and destroy counterfeit products, including those not intended for commercial ...
Piaget Time Gallery New Exhibition Space
Visitors can discover the DNA of Piaget from 1874 to the present day through more than a hundred pieces and historical documents at the all-new Piaget Time Gallery. Located just above the Piaget store, at 40 rue du Rhône in Geneva, it opened its doors on 17 June this year. Both a welcoming port of call and a meeting place, this new 180 m2 exhibition ...