Swatch
Swatch is a widely known Swiss watch brand that was established in 1983 by the Swiss entrepreneur, Nicolas Hayek. It is popular for its trendy and affordable watches which come in a variety of colors, designs, and styles. The brand aims to bring together the traditional Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with a modern and contemporary touch. Swatch has become a household name in the watch industry and has built a reputation for creating durable, functional, and fashionable timepieces. With a diverse collection ranging from sports watches to classic dress watches, Swatch caters to the needs of every watch enthusiast.
1983
Swatch was established in 1983 by Nicolas Hayek
1984
Swatch introduces its first collection of automatic watches
1986
Swatch opens its flagship store in Zurich
1990
Swatch introduces the Skin’s collection, a series of ultra-thin watches
1996
Swatch launches the Internet Time concept, a way of measuring time in decimal units
2000
Swatch collaborates with the Olympic Games and produces official timekeeping for the games in Sydney
2002
Swatch introduces the “Originals” collection, a revival of its classic designs from the 1980s
2012
Swatch launches the “Sistem51” collection, a series of watches with a fully automatic movement consisting of only 51 components (compared to the usual 100+)
2018
Swatch partners with Visa to launch a contactless payment system in their watches
2021
Swatch continues to release new collections and collaborations with artists, musicians, and designers.
