The coin, which features a clock face, cogs of a watch movement and a globe, will celebrate the importance of the industry in Switzerland and the popularity of Swiss watches worldwide.
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Why the future for Swiss watchmakers lies beyond the ultra-luxury market
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Renewed interest in luxury watches may be good news for the most prestigious brands, but it spells trouble for the industry as a whole.
Each coin has a CHF25 ($25) face value, but the 5,000 limited edition copies, to be produced by the Federal MintExternal link, will be sold at a starting price of CHF419.
The watch industry in Switzerland is believed to trace its origins to an influx of French Huguenot refugees in the 16th Century.
From Geneva, watch makers have spread all over Switzerland to produce such iconic brands as Rolex, Swatch, Patek Philippe and Breitling.
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Can Swiss watchmakers survive another century of disruption?
You no longer need a watch to know what time it is. Where does that leave the Swiss watch industry?
Last year, the sector recovered from the coronavirus pandemic to generate CHF22.3 billion in sales. Between the start of 2022 and the end of August, sales worth CHF15.9 billion have been achieved.
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
Russian prosecutor seeks jail for French researcher tied to Swiss NGO
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A Russian prosecutor asked a court to jail Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher working for a Swiss NGO, alleging he broke Russia’s “foreign agent” laws.
Greenwashing is on the decline but not in Switzerland
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For the first time in six years, the number of greenwashing cases has fallen worldwide. But the challenges remain, as a new study shows.
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The people's initiative for a future without animal experiments in Switzerland has passed the 100,000 mark in certified signatures.
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Swiss flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia with the construction of a new plant in Indonesia.
Swiss siblings nominated for international film music award
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With their double nomination at the World Soundtrack Awards, the Swiss-Australian Baldenweg sibling trio are making history for Switzerland.
Switzerland calls on Israel to halt attacks on Unifil in Lebanon
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Switzerland has called on the Israeli army to immediately cease all attacks on the UN observer mission Unifil in Lebanon.
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Is the luxury watch market facing a democratic revolution?
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Neuchâtel entrepreneur Thomas Baillod has created a sensation by launching a "Swiss Made" tourbillon watch for less than CHF5,000.
Mechanical watchmaking and art receives cultural heritage recognition
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The craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics has been added to UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Swiss watchmaking industry embraces the circular economy
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The Swiss watchmaking industry powers through some 9000 tonnes of stainless steel per year. Now it's trying to find ways to better recycle it.
Embattled Swiss watch industry targets mainland China
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In an attempt to make up for a Covid-related loss of income, manufacturers are focusing more on mainland China as well as easing off the bling.
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