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Ultra-High-End Swiss Watch Brands

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    Welcome back to the third edition of my blog on Swiss watch brands!  In this edition, I will be covering some of the ultra-high-end Swiss watch brands.  The brands I will cover in this blog are Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin.  These three watch brands are often called "The Holy Trinity" of luxury watch brands. Patek Philippe: One of the most exclusive watch brands ever      Patek Philippe is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded luxury watchmakers globally, known for its craftsmanship, innovation, and heritage.  The brand was founded in 1839 in Geneva, Switzerland.  The brand has maintained a strong reputation for producing some of the finest, highly complex mechanical timepieces in the world.  Patek Philippe only produces around 60,000 watches annually, while Rolex produces around 1,000,000.  I have always been fascinated by Patek Phillipe and the watches that they produce. Audemars Pigu...

High-End Swiss Watch Brands

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    Welcome back to the second edition of my blog on Swiss watch brands!  In this edition, I will be covering more high-end Swiss watch brands.  The brands I will cover in this blog are Rolex, Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. Rolex: Arguably the most iconic Swiss watch brand      Rolex is a very well-known and iconic Swiss luxury  watch brand.  The brand was founded in 1905 in London.  In 1919, Rolex moved to Geneva, Switzerland.  Rolex is famous for creating the first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster.  Rolex is also famous for its professional watches, such as the Submariner and the GMT-Master II (pictured).  Rolex is one of my all-time favorite Swiss watch brands.  The brand has a long history of creating some of the most famous and functional watches on the market.  In recent years, the demand for Rolex has skyrocketed.  For most Rolex models, you will have to join a waitlist before you can purchase.   ...

Entry Level Swiss Watch Brands

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     Hello and welcome to my blog, where I will be covering some of the most well-known Swiss watch brands along with some of the most underrated.  My goal for this blog is to give you a good overview of the brands that make up the Swiss watch industry.   The brands I will be covering in this edition are Certina, Tissot, and Longines. Certina:     Certina is perhaps one of the most underrated Swiss watch brands despite it delivering exceptional quality at a competitive price point.  Certina is also my personal favorite Swiss watch brand.  It is one of the more affordable Swiss watch brands. Certina was founded in 1888 in Gretchen, Switzerland.  Certina has built a reputation for precision and durability.  Certina is famous for the DS Concept (Double Security), meaning the movement is more protected from shock.  Certina is part of the Swatch group along with Tissot and Longines.  In my opinion, Certina is one of the best Sw...