Swiss watches - history, production and popular brands
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The history of Swiss watches begins in the middle of the XVI century, when Swiss artisans began to create pocket watches. These watches were originally mechanical and had a simple design, but quickly gained popularity among European aristocrats.
At the end of the XVIII century, Switzerland became a leader in the production of watch movements. In 1800, more than 100 watch manufactories were registered in Switzerland, where watches of the highest quality standards were created.
At the beginning of the XIX century, Swiss craftsmen began to create self-winding watches that were much more accurate than their predecessors. This inventive approach led to the emergence of a new type of production in Switzerland - the so-called "mechanical boiler shop", where craftsmen could focus on the production of a single component of the clockwork.
In the 20s of the XX century, Swiss watches became even more accurate and reliable thanks to the use of quartz mechanisms. Quartz watches created by Swiss craftsmen had not only high accuracy, but also aesthetic appeal, which helped strengthen the position of Swiss watchmaking in the world market.
Production and high-quality brands
Switzerland is known all over the world for its high-quality watchmaking. Swiss watches are produced mainly in three regions: Geneva, Lake Newchatel and Zurich. The largest watch manufacturers such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Omega and many others are located in these regions.
Swiss watchmakers make watches by hand using high-quality materials such as gold, silver, platinum and ceramics. Each element of the watch mechanism is created separately and carefully checked for compliance with high quality standards.
Swiss watchmakers also use advanced manufacturing techniques such as laser cutting and electroerosion processing to create more precise and complex parts.
Swiss watches undergo strict quality control to ensure their accuracy and reliability. This is done through a variety of tests and checks, such as checking for water resistance, checking for accuracy and checking for wear resistance.
It is important to note that Swiss watches are high-quality and expensive products, their production requires a lot of time and effort. Nevertheless, thanks to its high-quality reputation and status as a symbol of luxury, Swiss watches continue to be popular all over the world.
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