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Mondaine breaks ground on new factory
Zurich, Switzerland—The Mondaine Watch brand, featuring the iconic Swiss railway station clock design, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art watch factory in Biberist, Switzerland.
August 19, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Wunderman replaces Orloff at Corum USA helm
Neuchatel, Switzerland—Montres Corum Sarl has announced that President Michael Wunderman will replace Corum USA President Stacie Orloff to preside over the distribution of the brand in North...
January 09, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Fate of FH 'Swiss Made' ordinance to be determined in April
Biel, Switzerland—Although the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) voted in favor of urging the Swiss government to tighten the restrictions that allow watches to bear "Swiss Made"...
December 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Gubelin turns microscopes to alexandrite, chrysoberyl
Lucerne, Switzerland—Now that there are more gem-quality alexandrites and chrysoberyls on the market, researchers at the Gubelin Gem Lab have initiated a research project to analyze the stones...
March 28, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Omega unveils new boutique and watch
Watchmaker Omega has launched the Omega De Ville Hour Vision watch and opened its second boutique in the Philippines. Executives from Omega Switzerland, the Swiss ambassador to the Philippines and the...
November 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Gubelin Lab preps for Tucson with local gem testing
Lucerne, Switzerland—The Gübelin Gem Lab will be testing colored stones between Jan. 22-29 in New York City in preparation for the annual gem shows in Tucson, Ariz.
January 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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BaselWorld ends with strong buying, attendance
Basel, Switzerland—BaselWorld 2008, held from April 3-10 at the Exhibition Centre Basel, ended on a high note, with an increase in visitor attendance, potential double-digit sales growth and...
April 11, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Breitling to time Red Bull Air Race
Grenchen, Switzerland—Breitling, known for its aviation watches, has signed on as official timekeeper for the Red Bull Air Race World Series for the next three years.
May 23, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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New Titoni showroom shines at Grandview Mall in Guangzhou
Swiss watch company Titoni revealed a new shop design at the opening of its showroom in Guangzhou, China, Watch Luxus reported. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grandview Mall included models wearing...
April 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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FH votes to strengthen 'Swiss-made' criteria
Biel, Switzerland—The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) has voted in favor of pushing the Swiss government to strengthen the requirements that allow watches to be labeled "Swiss...
July 06, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Swiss watch business up, but sub-prime woes linger
Basel, Switzerland—The party is still on for a Swiss watch industry that enjoyed another export increase in 2007, but the U.S. sub-prime mortgage crisis has become an unwelcome guest that...
April 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Ernst Benz timepiece commemorates Beijing
Biel-Bienne, Switzerland—Swiss watch brand Ernst Benz has launched a new timepiece in commemoration of the city of Beijing, host of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
August 11, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Hublot puts solidarity before visibility at EURO 2008
Luxury Swiss watch brand Hublot donated its billboard space at this summers UEFA EURO 2008 football tournament in Switzerland and Austria to a pan-European campaign against racism in football, Watch...
March 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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IDI to send largest contingent to Vicenzaoro
Ramat Gan, Israel—In keeping with its strong presence at diamond events worldwide, the Israeli Diamond Industry (IDI) will host its largest contingent ever at Vicenzaoro Winter 2008.
January 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Exports grow for BaselWorld exhibitor nations
Basel, Switzerland—Global demand for fine jewelry remains healthy, as major European and Asian watch and jewelry manufacturing centers continue to post substantial exports growth, according to...
April 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Swiss watchmaking breaks record with November exports
Bienne, Switzerland—The holidays came early last year for the Swiss watchmaking industry, which exported a record $1.25 million in watches in November.
January 03, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Swarovski acquires all of Signity
Horgen, Switzerland—Swarovski has purchased all of Golay's shares in Signity, the joint venture created by the two companies in 1999 to sell, distribute and market precision-cut genuine and...
October 12, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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Richemont acquires Fabrique d'Horlogerie Minerva
Geneva—Adding another brand to its formidable luxe lineup, Richemont has acquired Fabrique d'Horlogerie Minerva SA from G.P.P. International SA of Luxembourg in a private transaction.
October 10, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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BaselWorld attendance up 8 percent
Basel, Switzerland—This year's BaselWorld set a record for attendance with 101,700 visitors attending the show from 100 countries, an 8 percent increase over 2006, BaselWorld organizers...
April 19, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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ICA sets dates for 2009 congress
Basel, Switzerland—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced that the next ICA Congress will be held from May 5-9, 2009, in Panyu, China.
April 09, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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