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Family Business DynastiesWatches of Switzerland Australia, an Australian family-owned and operated business, has been offering a wide range of the finest Swiss watch brands since 1997. It is Australia’s largest authorised Swiss watch retailer.
Brands include Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Vacheron Constantin, Blancpain, Breguet, Panerai, IWC, Hublot and Jaeger-LeCoultre watches; along with prestigious Swiss brands Tudor, Breitling and Cartier.
Watches of Switzerland began with a boutique store in King Street, Perth CBD. In 2021, it moved to the upmarket Raine Square, Perth city’s premier retail, dining and entertainment precinct.
Founded by Eric van der Griend, it is still run by the same family, and has stores in Canberra, Melbourne, Melbourne Airport, Perth and Sydney.
Contact Details
300 Murray Street, Raine Square Retail, PERTH WA 6000
08 9322 8800
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Family Business Dynasties
| Rank | Company | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49th |  | Compu-Stor | 1987 |
| 50th |  | Lester Group | 1995 |
| 51st | | Watches of Switzerland | 1997 |
| 52nd | | VOC Group | 2012 |
53 family business dynasties ranked by year established in WA
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Company Activity
| RANKING: 51 Up from 52 in Family Business Dynasties list | 01 Dec 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Perth no longer a fashion victim | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Time right for Gucci – Koo | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in King Street home for Kailis outlet | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Swiss timing right for King Street | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Tiffany & Co opens $5m Raine Square store | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Watches of Switzerland opens in Raine Square | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEW ROLE: Ed van der Griend, Business Development Manager | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEW ROLE: Sam van der Griend, Managing Director | 13 Apr 2021 |
| NEW ROLE: Eric van der Griend, Founder, Chair | 13 Apr 2021 |
