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Even though the Swatch Group recently lost it's iconic leader, Nicholas G. Hayek, the company shows no signs of slowing down after reporting recording earnings for the first half of 2010. The world's largest watchmaker reported a 54 percent increase in profits ($446 million US) through June 30th as sales rose to record levels ($2.72 billion US) thanks to strong demand from the fast-growing Chinese market, which represents 25-30 percent of the group's sales. The upbeat report comes just over a year after Swatch reported its worst earning news in a decade.Swatch Group includes Swatch, Omega, Rado, Breguet, Tissot, Hamilton, and many other brands.Related PostsSwiss Watch Titan Nicholas G. Hayek, Dies at 82Swatch Group Upbeat About 2010Omega's Ambitious PlansSwatch Numbers Worst in a Decade

A fan of innovative technology has said she intends to make apurchase from Swatch watches soon in order to get her hands onthe Swatch Fluo 24-hour design.Writing for the Irish Herald, Gadget Gal said she was unsureabout its quirky ways at first, since the 12 is at the spot wherethe six would normally be and the main hand takes 24 hours tocomplete one circuit.However, she admitted that the "light broke through the clouds"and she realised what a cool design it is.The expert said she intends to get hold of one after a long loveaffair with Swatch watches, even if it is just to baffle herfriends and relatives with.Indeed, the Swatch Fluo (GZ216) is a great design and will help anyonewearing it to really stand out from the crowd.It is also uni***, glows in the dark and - as with all Swatch watches - is guaranteed for twoyears.