Swiss made wristwatches are known for their fabulous designs, features and high end materials. The Replica Rolex Watches are best due to their affordable price and imitated features. The Swiss watch industry appeared in the middle of the 16th century in Geneva. The famous goldsmiths and jewelers were forced to turn into watch-making when reforms were implemented by Jean Calvin and wearing jewels were banned. In late 1590s, the Geneva watch makers were known for their quality and Watchmaker’s guild of Geneva came into existence in 1601.
Switzerland is known for high quality wristwatch production for centuries. Luxury wristwatches are the third prime export of the country after chemical and engineering industries. Watches were very expensive and used as status symbol of wealth for centuries. The wristwatch was invented in the 20th century but before this watch was used in different ways such as jewelry item and also decorated accordingly. There are mainly three continents to which Swiss watch market is mainly connected. United States and Hong Kong are two biggest customers of Swiss made watches. France, Italy and Germany are the other leading customers in Europe.
Watch making is traced back to the young goldsmith known as Daniel Jeanrichard (1665-1741). He was the first one to introduce the division of labor in watch making. Geneva was exporting almost 60,000 watches in 1790s. Swiss watches have their own reputation in the world of horology not only for the high quality but also for the production of wide range of watches in terms of appearance as well as technology. Almost 90% of Swiss made watches are electronic but the remaining 10% which are mechanical watches accounts for the half if exports in terms of valve. Some of the complex watches with expensive price also fall into this category. There are sober classic timepieces, diamond and gold ones and also affordable and cheerful. The watch world has been changing rapidly that compels the manufacturers to modify their timepieces according to the needs of the consumers. Balancing complex functions with high quality material and perfect accuracy seriously needs flawless craftsmanship which Swiss industry has. The journey of a pocket timepiece into now available high quality fashion accessory is truly the achievement of Swiss manufacturers. One more fact about wristwatch is that it was one the fashion accessory used by women but later on it became a professional and also fashion item for men too. Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Omega, Panerai are some of the renowned names of the Swiss made watches.
Switzerland is known for high quality wristwatch production for centuries. Luxury wristwatches are the third prime export of the country after chemical and engineering industries. Watches were very expensive and used as status symbol of wealth for centuries. The wristwatch was invented in the 20th century but before this watch was used in different ways such as jewelry item and also decorated accordingly. There are mainly three continents to which Swiss watch market is mainly connected. United States and Hong Kong are two biggest customers of Swiss made watches. France, Italy and Germany are the other leading customers in Europe.
Watch making is traced back to the young goldsmith known as Daniel Jeanrichard (1665-1741). He was the first one to introduce the division of labor in watch making. Geneva was exporting almost 60,000 watches in 1790s. Swiss watches have their own reputation in the world of horology not only for the high quality but also for the production of wide range of watches in terms of appearance as well as technology. Almost 90% of Swiss made watches are electronic but the remaining 10% which are mechanical watches accounts for the half if exports in terms of valve. Some of the complex watches with expensive price also fall into this category. There are sober classic timepieces, diamond and gold ones and also affordable and cheerful. The watch world has been changing rapidly that compels the manufacturers to modify their timepieces according to the needs of the consumers. Balancing complex functions with high quality material and perfect accuracy seriously needs flawless craftsmanship which Swiss industry has. The journey of a pocket timepiece into now available high quality fashion accessory is truly the achievement of Swiss manufacturers. One more fact about wristwatch is that it was one the fashion accessory used by women but later on it became a professional and also fashion item for men too. Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Omega, Panerai are some of the renowned names of the Swiss made watches.
