Controversial strengthening of the Swiss Made label Differences emerge at the Swiss Watch Industry Association FH

19.04.2011 10:58 Uhr

The Swiss Watch Industry Association FH is currently seeking a change in the specifications required to qualify for the "Swiss Made" label award from the Swiss authorities in an attempt to permanently protect the credibility and the value of Swiss origin. The current standard allows watches to display the "Swiss Made" label which only contain a very low proportion of Swiss-made parts.

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