Swiss Watches

Which country is the first clock in the world born in? Of course, Switzerland. The Swiss watches and clock industry first appeared in Geneva within the 16th century. In 1541, new reforms implemented by Jean Calvin and banning the wear of jewels, forced the goldsmiths and other jewelries to cause a new, independent craft: watch-making. So far, from Geneva Watches to Swiss Watches, are already reputed for their high quality and noble.
Since more than four centuries now, tradition, craft-man-ship, high technologies and permanent innovation have allowed Swiss watch-making industry to keep her leadership in the world watch market. Because or thanks to the different crisis Swiss Watches had to go through, Swiss watch making industry has always been in a position to answer the many technological, economical and structural challenges her was confronted with. Her exceptional dynamism and creative power have made her a state-of-the-art industry, and the many inventions or world records in its possession are so many evidences: the first wristwatch, the first quartz watch, the first water resistant wristwatch, the thinnest wristwatch in the world, the smallest or the most expensive watch in the world, perfect Swiss Army Watches etc.
During the development of Swiss Watches, more and more Swiss Watch Brands are born, most of which are the best and high-grade brand in the world.
Different Swiss Watch Brands have their special feathers. Patek Philippe Watches are the best and expensive watches because of the greatest style and format. Blancpain Watches are the longest history, the oldest wrist watch brand built in 1735. Breguet Watches are named "the king of watches". The most dazzling rays light of Rolex Watches are the most outstanding quality and durability of the machine.
Compared to today's quartz movements (left), the Beta 21 model (right), the first quartz movement for wrist watches with analog display, seems a veritable antique.