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The Fight Against
Counterfeiting in Caribbean

Each year the paradise islands of the Caribbean attract hordes of tourists, the not wholly unwitting targets of counterfeit goods traffickers relatively untroubled until now by the authorities. But times are changing. Luckily!

With its white sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, the Caribbean, year in year out, acts as a magnet for hundreds of thousands of tourists who for their part are a sure-fire lure for the fake goods industry. For too long this has led to an easy, backwater life, sheltered from local authorities paying scant attention to the damage inflicted by the scourge of counterfeiting on rights holders, not to mention public finances and the population in general.

This era thankfully came to an end last year and henceforth it will be possible to take action in the Caribbean to thwart the plans of counterfeiters and their allies. Two initiatives in which the FH participated took place in 2009, the first in Willemstad (Curaçao), the second in Oranjestad (Aruba).
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Officine Panerai
A Boutique In Geneva

On December 8th 2009, Officine Panerai opened its first boutique in Geneva at Rue du Rhône 19.
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Dior In Geneva
Watchmaking On The Up

On 14 November last year, Dior opened its first Swiss store dedicated to jewellery and watches at rue Céard 5, in Geneva.
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FH And Swissness Project
For A Strong Swiss Made

By publishing its Swissness message the Federal Council clearly expressed its determination to strengthen Swiss made, including watchmaking.
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Vulcain
Into The Excellence Holding Fold

Based in Rapperswil, Excellence Holding has acquired the entire share capital of Le Locle based company PMH.
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Graham And Brawn GP
The Adventure Continues

Last June, Graham announced a two-year sponsorship deal with the Formula 1 stable Brawn GP.
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MunichTime And ViennaTime
With The Participation Of The FH

MunichTime and ViennaTime this autumn attracted 17,000 visitors (8,800 in Munich, 8,200 in Vienna).
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