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The term ‘Swiss Made’ is a significant seal of approval, and a symbol of quality recognised and revered worldwide. Today, over half of the total luxury timepieces are manufactured in Switzerland. Swiss watch brands are expensive because they are sophisticatedly designed and meet the highest level of craftsmanship. They are made using the highest quality components and the most complicated movements, enabling them to retain their value well with time. Here is a list of the Top 6 Swiss watch brands that characterise the standard of the watchmaking industry today with their top-notch innovations and creations.
The ‘Crown king’ is the most acknowledged watch brand in the global watch industry. Founded in 1905, Rolex has cemented its famed status with several avant-garde creations like the water-proof Oyster case, perpetual movement and first watch with the automatic date changing functionality. A Rolex watch is a symbol of luxury, precision and durability.
Omega has a long history of producing exceptional watches. Established in 1903, this Swiss watch brand is known to be one of the finest creators of chronographs and movements. The timepieces with classic designs such as the Speedmaster and Seamaster have remained unchanged, stylish and smart over the years. The high-quality movements exhibit that no watch lose a second in any circumstances.
It is one of those watchmakers whose watches achieve record-breaking sums almost regularly at the biggest auction house. Patek Philippe Henry Graves ‘Supercomplication’ sold for 16 million GBP in 2014, becoming the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. Patek Philippe watches are popular for many features like perpetual calendar, minute repeater and split-seconds hand.
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has a rich history in making complicated timepieces. By the early 20th century, the brand was acknowledged as one of the most significant, complicated watchmakers globally. The watches of this brand epitomise an excellent investment in respect to design, complications and artistry.
The watches of this Swiss watch brand are recognised as highly prestigious, and they stand out because of their high-quality and precision. An Audemars Piguet timepiece represents a fine, mechanical watch finished to perfection and manufactured with excellent craftsmanship. In 1925, the brand produced the thinnest pocket watch in the world, followed by the ever-first skeleton watch after three years.
Breitling is one of the Swiss watch brands to attain the COSC chronometer certification - awarded for precision and accuracy of Swiss chronometer timepieces. The iconic watches of this brand are typically influenced by aviation and diving. However, the characteristic watch features include polished cases and large, legible dials.