Swiss Watches

The impeccable quality of Swiss Watches

Precision and quality unite every Swiss watch. On many occasions, Switzerland’s watch industry was forced to overcome adversity. Watches have to pass scrupulous conditions in order to be classed as “Swiss-made” and, as such, high quality of craftsmanship and outstanding performance is guaranteed. The current laws that define whether or not a watch can be labeled “Swiss Made” were codified in 1971, and though there have been some addendums afterwards, they essentially have remained unchanged for nearly five decades.

The history of Swiss watches

The history of watchmaking in Switzerland is a long fascinating story that includes French protestant refugees, John Calvin’s discouragement to use jewelry, and the self-expression of jewelry makers in the form of mechanical watches that can be used as accessories. Subsequent innovative inventions and the diligent nature of the many peasants and farmers around Geneva gave Switzerland a competitive advantage in the manufacture of watches. All this led to a prestigious industry that is still present in Switzerland today.