The Swatch Group

Swiss company

The Swatch Group Ltd is a Swiss manufacturer of watches and jewellery. The company was founded in 1983 through the merger of ASUAG and SSIH, moving to manufacturing quartz-crystal watches to resolve the quartz crisis threatening the traditional Swiss watchmaking industry.

Also known as...Swatch AG, Swatch, Swatch Group, and Swatch Group Ltd.
Swatch launch ends in chaos

Swatch launch ends in chaos Police are called to Swatch stores worldwide as the 'Royal Pop' watch launch sparks massive crowds and safety fears.