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Swatch reports first-half sales growth despite profit miss

The Swiss watchmaker posted turnover rising 2% to 3.1bn Swiss francs, though net profit fell 5.8% to 16m francs. The company expects significant profitability improvements in the second half following accelerated sales growth.

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