Voices in the Swiss watch industry are calling for a new '100% Swiss made' label to distinguish fully home-produced timepieces from those partly manufactured in Asia
Under current law, a watch can carry the 'Swiss made' stamp with just 60% Swiss value added.
Some makers producing 95% locally reportedly refuse the label altogether.
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry doubts a stricter label is workable, calling the 60% threshold a hard-won political compromise.
First taste of winter
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Potato shortage across the country
Switzerland is short of 130,000 tonnes of potatoes after the worst harvest on record, and shoppers can expect higher prices
Double surnames in marriage allowed once more
Switzerland is bringing back double surnames for married couples from 1 January next year
Clocks back this weekend
Switzerland reverts to winter time on Sunday morning, with clocks going back one hour at 3am
Switzerland/ EU ties grow closer
The Switzerland-EU package has cleared another hurdle today
Swiss exports grow
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