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Watches & Wonders Geneva Canceled Due to Coronavirus

Planning for the 2021 edition is underway.

Published

5 years ago

February 27, 2020

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) In view of the latest developments concerning the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, it is the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie’s duty, as organizer of Watches & Wonders Geneva, to anticipate the potential risks that travels and important international gatherings could entail.

Therefore, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of all our guests, press, partners and teams, the decision has been taken to cancel the upcoming edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly known as the SIHH) and its “In the City” program, initially due to take place in Geneva from April 25 to 29, 2020.

The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie understands the disappointment this year’s cancellation may cause, and remains at the disposal of its partners and guests for any queries they may have. The FHH is already working on the organization of 2021 edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva.

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