The Translated Text of The Specific Regulations For Geneva Seal Watch Movements
December 22, 1993 (effective January 6, 1994)
Rules on the Voluntary Inspection of Watches from Geneva
The COUNCIL of STATE of the Republic and canton of Geneva, considering the law of November 6, 1886, instituting in the canton an office of voluntary control of the watches from Geneva; considering its regulation of this day concerning the organization of the office of voluntary control of the watches of Geneva, decrees:
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