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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 new range of Swatch watches has been announced that embraces the 1980s colours the fashion world loves right now.The Swatch Colour Codes collection will feature designs for both men and women and is ideal for people who want to make a really bold style statement.Firstly, there is the Colour Codes Shiny category, which is the brightest range of the bunch and uses one colour.Toning the boldness down slightly is the Colour Codes Matt selection, which features watches with white dials and a coloured strap.Finally, Swatch has also created the Colour Codes Chrono category for people who want a small splash of brightness with chronograph mechanisms.Anyone who cannot wait for the new collection may be pleased to know that Swatch already makes a whole host of brightly-coloured watches.One ideal choice could be the Ladies Filamento Multicolore Silver Dial Bracelet Watch (YSS 1006), which has a rainbow-bright strap and a classic-looking face.