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Financial Markets

Swatch Earnings Miss Estimates On Hong Kong, Strong Franc

Swatch Group AG reported 2015 earnings that missed analyst estimates as sales declined for the first time in six years, hurt by slumping demand in Hong Kong and the strength of the Swiss franc.

Financial Markets

Swatch Earnings Miss Estimates On Hong Kong, Strong Franc

Swatch Group AG reported 2015 earnings that missed analyst estimates as sales declined for the first time in six years, hurt by slumping demand in Hong Kong and the strength of the Swiss franc.


Technology

Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents

Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.

Technology

Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents

Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.


Financial Markets

Swatch to Start Selling Mobile Payment Watch in US in 2016

Swatch Group AG plans to start selling a timepiece that can make contactless payments in the US, Switzerland and Brazil early next year through an agreement with Visa Inc.

Financial Markets

Swatch to Start Selling Mobile Payment Watch in US in 2016

Swatch Group AG plans to start selling a timepiece that can make contactless payments in the US, Switzerland and Brazil early next year through an agreement with Visa Inc.


News & Analysis

Swatch CEO Sees 2016 Swiss Launch for Pay Watch

Swatch Group expects to launch a smartwatch that can be used to make payments in Switzerland next spring, chief executive Nick Hayek said in an interview.

News & Analysis

Swatch CEO Sees 2016 Swiss Launch for Pay Watch

Swatch Group expects to launch a smartwatch that can be used to make payments in Switzerland next spring, chief executive Nick Hayek said in an interview.


China

Swatch Links With China Bank Giants for Payment Watch

Swatch Group AG is linking up with China Unionpay and Bank of Communications to sell a watch that can be used to make payments.

China

Swatch Links With China Bank Giants for Payment Watch

Swatch Group AG is linking up with China Unionpay and Bank of Communications to sell a watch that can be used to make payments.


News & Analysis

Swatch Group’s Tissot Becomes First Official NBA Timekeeper

Tissot SA will become the first official timekeeper of the National Basketball Association in a six-year sponsorship valued at $200 million, according to a person familiar with terms of the deal.

News & Analysis

Swatch Group’s Tissot Becomes First Official NBA Timekeeper

Tissot SA will become the first official timekeeper of the National Basketball Association in a six-year sponsorship valued at $200 million, according to a person familiar with terms of the deal.


News & Analysis

Sotheby’s to Sell Rare Swatch Collection in Geneva Auction

Sotheby’s will sell a collection of almost 1,000 Swatch timepieces dating back to the early days of the brand in the 1980s.

News & Analysis

Sotheby’s to Sell Rare Swatch Collection in Geneva Auction

Sotheby’s will sell a collection of almost 1,000 Swatch timepieces dating back to the early days of the brand in the 1980s.


Luxury

Global Chinese Consumer Leaves No Winners in Luxury Stocks Rout

The rout in European luxury-goods makers is sparing nobody — regardless of how much they sell in China.

Luxury

Global Chinese Consumer Leaves No Winners in Luxury Stocks Rout

The rout in European luxury-goods makers is sparing nobody — regardless of how much they sell in China.


Global Markets

Swiss Watch Sales Surge in Britain as Chinese Hunt for Bargains

UK imports of Swiss watches surged 29 percent in the first half as Chinese shoppers find that luxury timepieces are cheaper in Europe.

Global Markets

Swiss Watch Sales Surge in Britain as Chinese Hunt for Bargains

UK imports of Swiss watches surged 29 percent in the first half as Chinese shoppers find that luxury timepieces are cheaper in Europe.


News & Analysis

Swatch Plans to Start Selling Sunglasses to Boost Product Lineup

Swatch Group plans to start selling sunglasses under its namesake brand as soon as this year, a diversification from its main business of Swiss watches as that industry faces one of its most challenging years.

News & Analysis

Swatch Plans to Start Selling Sunglasses to Boost Product Lineup

Swatch Group plans to start selling sunglasses under its namesake brand as soon as this year, a diversification from its main business of Swiss watches as that industry faces one of its most challenging years.