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.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
Mpox virus can also infect the brain, say Swiss scientists
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In view of the recent worldwide increase in Mpox cases, these new findings are of great importance, according to the University of Bern.
Switzerland and Ivory Coast sign agreement on cultural assets
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Culture Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider signed an agreement on cultural assets with Ivorian Culture Minister Françoise Remarck in Côte d'Ivoire on Monday. It is the first of its kind to be concluded with a country from the region.
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A snake almost one-and-a-half metres long was discovered on Saturday in a garden in Veltheim, northern Switzerland. It was a red, black and white kingsnake.
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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Swissinfo's parent company, must restructure due to financial pressures and to stay competitive in the fast-moving media environment.
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There has been a sharp decline in the consumption of single-use disposable plastic bags and reusable plastic bags in the Swiss retail sector.
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A biometric Swiss identity card (ID) is expected to be available in Switzerland by the end of 2026. The Federal Office of Police and its federal and cantonal partners are working on a new ID card that features a chip.
Heatwave reduces output at Swiss nuclear power plant by 50%
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The ongoing heatwave has forced the Beznau nuclear power plant, which relies on water from the River Aare, to halve its output.
Swiss continue to enjoy high social mobility, study shows
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Opportunities for upward social mobility have remained intact in Switzerland since the 1980s. Social mobility is exceptionally high by international comparison, a study shows.
Swiss government affected by cyberattack on health foundation
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Switzerland says a ransomware attack on the non-profit health foundation Radix that involved data being stolen and encrypted had also affected the federal administration.
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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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