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1978 interview with the president of the Federation of Swiss Watch Industry

Link I am continuing to look for primary source material on the 1970s and early 80s crisis in Swiss watchmaking. ‘Primary’ means from people who were there, original documents etc. (anybody have a copy of the Hayek Report?) As FH president, the interviewe
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By: chmandaue
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enjoythemusic
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Lunch

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending four engaging hours in conversation with Gregory Kissling, CEO of Breguet. We enjoyed a great lunch and an excellent discussion. It’s always a pleasure to talk with someone like him about a wide range of topics, a
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By: Bruno.M1
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pw927
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These are multi billion dollar companies.

Swatch knew exactly what it was doing, putting young aspiring kids in with this mob of scalpers, I read about high school kids getting punched in the stomach by the police, pepper sprayed and beaten, and for what? For swatch to be in the front page, talke
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By: AuHavrePro
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Ronald Held
1954

More sad, just this behavior.

And it’s not confined to a place or country. The same behavior was shown in several countries. Like WT(actual)F, who raised these people, who said the rules weren’t for you. As an aside, I was driving down a quieter residential street here in NYC last wee
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By: AuHavrePro
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Ronald Held
1954

Lol…it is happening here too…

One of the 3 Swatch shops decided to close😂. Perhaps at the urging of the mall management.
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By: AuHavrePro
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Ronald Held
1954

Swatch Closes Stores

Via the BBC.... www.bbc.com
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By: AuHavrePro
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Ronald Held
1954

It’s not negativity at all! I will purchase one myself when the first wave of hype and camping has gone away.

I also bought two Moonswatches for my son. He became a Speedmaster fan as a result. I think this collaboration with AP will do good for future collectors of the „real“ watches! Personally, I would also like to see a Breguet Type XX x Swatch!
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By: Abu Alex
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Ping.Timeout
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Well, since you started one anyway, I'll answer...

I have no interest in this product and I don't know anyone who does. Meanwhile, Swatch is asking everyone to not form long lines... https://www.instagram.com/p/DYaLe2wjpd5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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By: Ronald Held
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Ronald Held
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Britt did some interviews in London...

... reported that all the people in line were flippers. Many boutiques in the US had to close for security reasons. Initial stock reported at maybe 20-30 pieces per store. People posting under the Swatch account on Instagram are MAD after having driven fo
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By: time4fun
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aelred
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Viena rain

Swatch line
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By: time4fun
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aelred
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