Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry

The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH (Fédération de l'industrie horlogère suisse ) is the umbrella organization of the Swiss watch industry with headquarters in Biel / Bienne.

The private sector and non-profit association has about 500 members, about 90 percent of all Swiss watches and watch components manufacturer.

Objectives

The objectives of the association are in accordance with its own description:

  • Contribute to the development of the Swiss watch industry;
  • Establish a permanent connection between its members to represent their common interests;
  • To represent the Swiss watch industry in Switzerland, foreign and international authorities and commercial organizations;
  • To make the interests of its members in the drafting national and international legislation and international negotiations asserted;

Representations

Headquartered in Switzerland, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry permanent missions in Hong Kong and Japan.

Association President

The President shall be elected for three years.

Grand Prix d' Horlogerie de Genève

The Association provides since 2000 the Grand Prix d' Horlogerie de Genève.

Publications

  • Illustrated Glossary of watchmaking

Official Website

  • Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry ( website in French and English)
  • Management Association ( Switzerland )
  • Watchmaker ( Switzerland )
  • Organization ( Watches )
  • Organization ( Canton of Berne)
  • Biel / Bienne
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