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IWC Hosts ‘Journey to the Stars’ Gala
Emily Blunt, Christoph Waltz, James Marsden, Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima were among attendees Tuesday…
Richemont and Swatch Group Hike Prices
The world's two leading watch groups have raised their prices in the aftermath of a surge in the Swiss franc.
Swiss Firms Look to Cut Costs After Bank Move
Swiss firms are scrambling to cut costs after the decision to de-peg the nation's currency from the euro made…
Swatch Group Loses Cases Against UBS
Firm is facing at least 800,000 Swiss francs in legal costs after Switzerland’s highest court on Thursday…
Swatch to Fend Off ‘iWatch’ Confusion
Swiss firm said it vigorously defend its iSwatch trademark as Apple seeks to enter timepiece business.
Swatch Suffers Swiss Court Setback
A commercial court in Zurich has rejected its claim for damages against Swiss bank UBS.
Rolex Names Jean-Frédéric Dufour CEO
The Zenith honcho is to take over from Gian Riccardo Marini. His start date has not been set.
SIHH Upbeat Despite China Concerns
At nearly 20 billion Swiss francs, or $21.5 billion, exports of Swiss watches by value climbed almost 2…
Stars Turn Out for IWC Party in Geneva
Ewan McGregor, Susan Sarandon and Kevin Spacey attended the aquatic-themed fete.
Retail Meccas: Zurich
Switzerland's fashion capital is highly cosmopolitan and among the world’s wealthiest locations in terms of…
Women’s Trends in Time at Baselworld
Amid the flurry of activity at the world’s largest watch and jewelry show, some trends stand out in the big…