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Article: Timeless: Nicolas Hayek, face behind the Swatch: Nicolas Hayek--the man who is credited with the revival of the Swiss watch industry--speaks with Swiss News about what propels his success, offers a forecast for the Swatch Group's future, and showcases his company's replication of Breguet's magnum opus.(Cover story)
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- Swiss News
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- November 1, 2008
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His eyes are penetrating, yet gentle and intelligent. For a man of his prominence and stature, Hayek is modest, unimposing and possesses an infectious child-like enthusiasm.
Some people regard him as an enigma, while others claim that understanding him is as easy as reading an open book. The head of the Swatch Group--and many other smaller industrial empires--80-year-old Hayek claims he's really a child at heart.
"I am a simple person who believes in Santa Claus, in miracles. They are all real for me. I believe and I go ahead with my beliefs. That keeps me going--in life--and in business.
"When I said I'd make ...
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