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Watch Legend Nicolas Hayek Dies
by Kyle Stults on June 28, 2010
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May he rest in peace.  The watch world will never be the same…

Nicolas G. Hayek

1928 – 2010


Press Release – Biel/Bienne, 28 June 2010 – With deep sadness and regret we inform you that Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors of The Swatch Group Ltd. unexpectedly passed away today due to heart failure during work at his beloved Swatch Group.

Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek’s greatest merit was his enormous contribution to the saving of the Swiss watch industry and the foundation and the commercial development of the Swatch Group. Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek’s extraordinary vision enabled him to realize and ensure the sustainability of a strong watchmaking enterprise with high Swiss added value. He is rightly recognized as a leading entrepreneur in this country.

With the right personnel decisions, Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek also ensured that his ideas and beliefs will live on and that continuity is guaranteed in regard of shareholders, Board of Directors and the Group Management Board.

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  • http://thefilmnest.com The Rake

    Goodness, gracious…this is sad and shocking. Was there any previous hints of illness? I never recall coming across any. This flambouyant guy was an industry icon, passionate in horology. He’ll be missed.

  • Russell (GoJu)

    A man who left his mark on the world. Indeed he did!
    Sad for those close to him and all those that respected and admired him.
    But to have lived the life that he lived and achieved the things that he achieved – there is nothing sad in this at all!
    I know very little about him but I am able to enjoy the the wonderful things that he created.
    I am inspired by the things that he has said and done.
    A life to celebrate.

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