Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller and Juan-Carlos Torres present the Barbier-Mueller Museum Cultural Foundation with the support of the Manufacture Horlogère Vacheron Constantin
“Every time an old man dies in Africa, it is as if a library has burnt down” Amadou Hampaté Bâ This foundation aims to testify to little-known cultures, and to provide international support for anthropological observatory missions, publications and lectures. Throughout its history stretching over more than 250 years, Vacheron Constantin has faithfully safeguarded the [...]
The Swatch Group Ltd.: Acquisition of Swiss Precision, Johannesburg
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), March 31, 2009 – Effective March 31st, 2009, The Swatch Group Ltd. has signed an acquisition contract concerning Swiss Precision (Pty) Ltd., of Johannesburg, South Africa, which is responsible for the distribution of watches in that country. The Swatch Group already held 10% of the company’s share capital. The company was [...]
