Swiss watch exports up 16 per cent in first semester of 2012
July 2012
According to the latest figures published by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) today, Swiss watch exports continued their strong growth in the (…)
Swiss Watch Exports in 2011 - Record Year
February 2012
Watch exports reached a very high level in 2011, creating a new landmark in their remarkable growth over recent years. With exports of nearly 19.3 billion (…)
Swiss Made label strengthening - fillip from Swiss parliament
November 2011
The process aimed at strengthening the Swiss made label for watches has entered a new phase with the decision by the Legal Affairs Commission of the (…)
Swiss watch exports in the first half of 2011 - High growth continues
July 2011
Following the clear recovery of 2010, watch exports continued to grow in the first half of 2011. Their value after six months stood at 8.7 billion francs, (…)
FH Press release: Stronger “Swiss made” rules in the watch industry – broad support from the branch
April 2011
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH wishes to correct the false claims about its determination to impose stronger “Swiss made” rules for the watch (…)
Swiss Watch Exports In 2010 - Very clear-cut recovery
February 2011
The year 2010 saw a very clear-cut recovery after the significant downturn recorded in 2009. The sector exported the equivalent of 16.2 billion francs, i.e. (…)
Farewell to François Habersaat, Former president of the FH
August 2010
The former president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry François Habersaat passed away on 2 August in his 81st year after a short illness.
Swiss watch exports in the first half of 2010 - Vigorous recovery
July 2010
After a decidedly negative 2009, Swiss watch exports returned to a trend of steady growth throughout the first half of 2010.
Swiss watch exports in 2009 - Modest end-of-year recovery
February 2010
The strong growth recorded previously by Swiss watch exports was interrupted in 2009. For the year as a whole, the result totalled 13.2 billion francs.
Swiss watch exports in the first half of 2009 - Distinct fall in volumes and value
August 2009
The first half ended with a deterioration of Swiss watch exports. Monthly results had already showna distinct fall since the beginning of the year and the (…)
FH Report - Swiss watchmaking in March 2009 : The downturn continues
April 2009
The decline in Swiss watch exports accelerated in March. The value of products leaving Switzerland fell by 26.6% compared to March 2008, despite a (…)
Swiss watchmaking in January 2009: FH confirms Steep decline in exports
February 2009
Watch exports contracted sharply in January. Their value fell by 21.5% compared to January 2008, to 950.6 million francs.
