A wristwatch has long ceased to be just a device that shows the time. Today it is, first of all, an indicator of status and taste. Switzerland has always been in the first place in the production of high-quality watch models.
Genuine Swiss watches
Not all watches produced in this country receive the title of "Swiss". According to local legislation, only devices with a mechanism made in Switzerland (at least 70% of parts), the assembly and final inspection of which took place in Switzerland, can receive the inscription Swiss made.
Only high quality Swiss watches come with a lifetime warranty. This rule was laid back in the 16th century, when the death penalty could be threatened for the creation of low-quality watches.
Superiority of Swiss models
Surprisingly, the buyer of a Swiss watch pays for functionality and hardware, not design. Expensive metals and precious stones make up no more than 20% of the model's cost. But a set of additional mechanisms that provide such functions as a calendar for 10,000 years, a power reserve indicator, a leap year indicator, a chronograph, a moon phase indicator and others, can result in a big sum. The fact is that it is quite difficult to fit such a list of possibilities in one package. And it is the Swiss manufacturers who have achieved mastery in this.
The watchmaking work is done by hand. Some models are assembled for a year or more.
The record of one of the manufacturers - 9 years of painstaking work to create a model, which included 1728 parts.
Do not forget about the movements developed by Swiss watchmakers. Despite the fact that the foundations of watchmaking have not changed for 200 years, fine mechanics continue to move forward. Tourbillon watches are very popular now. It is a mechanism that compensates for the gravity of the earth and creates the perfect watch movement.
When it comes to Swiss watches, many are ready to forget even about convenience, preferring the importance of status. After all, a handcrafted work of art from a world-renowned manufacturer with platinum-plated internal parts, which are made of gold alloy, is a good enough reason to ignore the significant weight of the device on the wrist.
The most famous brands of Swiss watches and their counterfeits
The most famous Swiss watch manufacturers are TAG Heuer, Maurice Lacroix, Tissot, Kolber, Certina, Omega, Longines, Rolex, Rado. Popularity in the market, at a fairly high cost, is ensured by the constant quality of the products, the accuracy and reliability of the mechanisms, as well as excellent design solutions.
Fairly good imitations of Swiss watches are made in Europe. Production here has reached the highest level, which provides a fully functional, high-quality product at a low price. The expensive stones and metals used in the original watches have been replaced with cheaper ones, but not too different in appearance. In this case, you will not have to overpay for the brand, but no one will provide a lifetime warranty for the device.
