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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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.
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The Swiss agricultural research centre Agroscope is testing an AI system to more effectively prevent damage to agricultural crops caused by crows and rooks.
UN in Geneva calls for reform of tariffs on plastics
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The United Nations is calling for a reform of customs tariffs on plastics, which are lower than those imposed on alternatives, ahead of negotiations for a treaty to limit plastic pollution.
Two robots play hide-and-seek in space with Swiss help
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Robots developed separately have worked together at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, helped in part by a control centre in Switzerland.
Giant Swiss flag torn by the wind at the foot of mountain
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A giant Swiss flag tore as it was rolled out on a grassy slope at the foot of a mountain ahead of August 1 National Day celebrations.
Swiss scientists reveal the complex craft of prehistoric tattooing
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An international research team led by the University of Bern has analysed tattoos on a Siberian glacial mummy that is over 2,000 years old.
Swiss National Bank posts CHF15 billion loss in first half of the year
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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) slipped into the red in the first half of 2025 due in particular to the weakening US dollar.
Exiled Russians criticise visit of sanctioned Russian politicians to Geneva
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Around 200 Russian opposition figures have sent an open letter protesting the presence of sanctioned Russian politicians in Geneva.
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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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