Ahmedabad, October 2025 – The Embassy of Switzerland in India is pleased to announce the launch of the watch.swiss exhibition tour, dedicated to Swiss watchmaking excellence, which first step will be held at Palladium Ahmedabad, in front of Ethos Summit, from 31 October to 9 November 2025.This interactive showcase on Swiss watches makes watchmaking culture accessible to all, an experience not to be missed.
On this occasion, media representatives are warmly invited to attend an official visit of the exhibition on Saturday, 1st Novemberat 6 PM, in the presence of the organizers, representatives of Ethos Watches, and the Embassy of Switzerland.
A first step in India
Ahmedabad marks the kick-off of an exceptional tour, which will then travel to Mumbai (Phoenix Palladium, 5 – 14 December) and New Delhi (Select Citywalk, 5 – 14 January).
Designed as an immersive experience, the watch.swiss exhibition invites visitors to discover the world of Swiss watchmaking through a fun, interactive, and educational journey. It offers a panorama of Swiss watchmaking through seven fundamental themes: Switzerland, Swiss Made, history, design, precision, manufacturing, and complications. A giant postcard backdrop allows visitors to take photos in front of a Swiss landscape, while an unusual workbench invites them to step into the shoes of a watchmaker.
Swiss watches are renowned for their centuries-old heritage, proven reliability, and refined design. Throughout the exhibition, visitors are amazed and intrigued as they learn how centuries of history have conferred legitimacy upon Swiss timepieces or discover the genius of watchmaking through complication watches.
Collaboration of Ethos Watches
The event is organized in close partnership with Ethos Watches, India’s leading luxury watch retailer, whose boutique at Palladium Ahmedabad will host a special display featuring four prestigious Swiss watch brands.
To further engage with visitors and the online community, Ethos Watches is offering two Swiss watches as part of an Instagram contest starting on Friday, 31st October. Participants will be able to join via social media, and the lucky draw will take place on Monday, 10th November.
The organizer
This exhibition is presented by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH. As the leading association of the Swiss watch industry, the FH currently brings together nearly 500 members, representing more than 90% of Swiss companies active in the production and marketing of watches, clocks, timepieces, and components. Among its missions are the defence and development of the industry, the promotion of its members’ interests, and the representation of the sector as a whole, both in Switzerland and abroad.
Practical information
- Dates:31 October – 9 November, 2025
- Venue: Ethos Summit, Palladium Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
- Pictures and teaser can be downloaded here: https://cloud.fhs.swiss/s/7kMHLmPdzkKXijk
- Mall opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Official media visit: Saturday, 1st November, 6 PM.
- Federation website: https://www.fhs.swiss/eng/homepage.html
- Watch.swiss website: https://www.watch.swiss/eng/homepage.html
