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Swiss watches are a symbol of financial viability, fine taste and commitment to innovation, coupled with traditional quality. The number of buyers on a global scale is small, so it is not so easy to determine the place of a particular brand in swiss watch top. The ranking of brands can be compiled based on the current situation in the luxury goods market and the list of companies whose products were successful in 2016.

The rating of Swiss watch brands is opened by Girard-Perregaux, founded in 1791. Since its inception, Girard-Perregaux has been committed to the highest quality standards and has made several innovations in watchmaking – for example, they created the legendary tourbillon on three gold bridges in 1889. Now the company's strong point is mechanical watches with extra-class accuracy.

9. Piaget

For more than fifty years, Piaget has used only precious metals in its watchmaking. A recognized world leader in the manufacture of ultra-thin watch movements - one of the creations of the watchmakers of the company with a thickness of only 2.3 mm was even listed in the Guinness Book of Records!

8.Hublot

In 2005, the company introduced the Big Bang Chronograph to the market, which won several prestigious awards for its design and outstanding quality. Buyers appreciated the novelty - within a year, sales increased three times. A distinctive feature of Hublot watches is the custom-fitted natural rubber strap that fits the customer's wrist.

7. Audemars Piguet

It can rightfully be called one of the most expensive luxury brands of Swiss watches. Michael Schumacher, Cristiano Ronaldo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson were among the company's clients who appreciated the excellent quality and innovative design. The best watches produced by the company received their own separate exhibition in the British Museum.

6. Chopard

To this day, Chopard remains a family business - the co-presidents of the company are brother and sister, the children of Karl Scheufele, heir to the dynasty of jewelers and watchmakers. Chopard was the first to make watches with movable diamonds that slide around the movement between sapphire crystals.

5 Ulysse Nardin

Historically, the Ulysse Nardin brand has been known as a manufacturer of marine chronometers, which have the highest accuracy and have a good reputation among sailors. The company currently manufactures the most complex luxury watches. In addition to local time, they show solar time, star orbits, eclipses, and a perpetual calendar.

4. Blancpain

One of the oldest companies in the Swiss watch market was founded almost three hundred years ago, in 1735. He specializes in creating miniature self-winding watches that indicate dates, moon phases and days of the week. It was Blancpain watches that Vladimir Putin gave to the son of a Tuvan shepherd during his vacation.

3. Jaeger-LeCoultre

Among the watch masterpieces of the company are miniature movements, the most complicated wristwatches and almost eternal watch movements. Jaeger-LeCoultre was the first in the world to use sapphire glass. Some of the company's models are popular and are still being produced - for example, the Reverso model, created back in 1931.

2. Vacheron Constantin

In second place in the ranking of Swiss watches by brand is Vacheron Constantin. Watches of this company are made only individually, for a specific customer, taking into account his preferences and wishes. The cheapest models start at $10,000. In 1979, the company produced Kallista watches, striking in their luxury and splendor - their case and strap were made up of 118 diamonds and 141 diamonds. The cost of the watch was 5 million dollars.

1. Patek Philippe

It is considered one of the best manufacturers of Swiss luxury watches. The secret of the company's success lies in two factors - the desire for innovation and the maintenance of traditions. Until now, Caliber 89 watches remain unsurpassed, the number of parts in which reaches 1728. The most expensive Patek Philippe watch was sold for 23.9 million dollars.

Today in the heading "For life!" I want to tell you about my hobby. I collect watches. Well, I collect, this is probably too strong a word ... Of course, my collection is not the most prestigious Swiss watch, but not the worst either!

And my passion began with a story that I will now tell you.

Once upon a time, even before Forex, I was engaged in the export of rolled metal products. We loaded ships at that time, I must tell you, quite a lot. And once, I had a chance to negotiate with some very wealthy people who shipped more metal than ours. The office has a chic atmosphere - leather sofas, paintings, long-legged secretaries. It was in the yard (I don’t remember exactly), but the year was something like 1997. Our partners in expensive suits with gold rings on their fingers are sitting at large Italian tables. And next to them, on a side chair, some nondescript peasant. Modest jeans, shabby jacket. Himself all unsightly, the appearance of a bum bum! During the entire time of our negotiations, this little man did not utter a word, he only listened attentively to everything and wrote something in a notebook. I was completely at a loss as to who he was and what he was doing here. And just before leaving, I paid attention to his watch. Then I was still poorly versed in Swiss brands, but this watch struck me with its beauty. Later, I found out that this "homeless person" is a billionaire from Austria, on whom we all ship metal. And who bought our partners 10 times along with their sofas, paintings and long-legged secretaries ...

We cannot carry cars, villas and yachts with us in a briefcase. But such a small accessory as a prestigious Swiss watch can tell a lot about its owner. Agree, when you see a chronometer worth half a million dollars on a person’s hand, I think questions about his financial viability disappear by themselves.

I want to introduce you to the best Swiss watch brands. This rating is based solely on my personal preferences, so it is quite subjective.

Super premium.

Audemars Piguet The brand is unique in every way. It is rightfully located at the very top of the clock pyramid. Indeed at the top, because there are hardly more than two or three companies in the world that produce such prestigious watches. But even among these super brands, Audemars Piguet stands out for being the only fully independent firm. Owned and run by the direct descendants of the founders.

Vacheron Contantin- one of the most expensive and prestigious traditional brands. The most expensive models of Vacheron Constantin cannot just come and buy. Such products are made to order, taking into account the individual wishes of the client. The company generally does not produce watches that could be classified as inexpensive. The price of the most modest models in a steel case starts from 9.5 thousand dollars. Owning a Vacheron Constantin is like owning a Rolls-Royce. Absolutely reliable, incredibly prestigious and extremely expensive. (A distinctive feature is the Maltese cross on the dial and the end face of the crown).

PatekPhilippe- this watch brand is proud of its origins and its ideas about quality and aesthetics. The company was founded in 1839 by Count Norbert Antoine de Patek, and 6 years later the watchmaker Jean Andrien Philippe joined it. And from the moment the company was founded, its area of ​​interest has always been the production of limited series of mechanical watches and the most complex mechanisms. The motto of the founding fathers: the best and most valuable watches in the world are decisive.

- Prestigious Swiss watches worn by emperors, kings, and now presidents wear. To date, the manufacturer of the legendary watches of the traditional Breguet brand is Montres Bregue (part of the Swatch Group). It mainly develops exclusive complicated watch models and high-end watch movements used in watches of many brands.

Premium class.

is the first watch to break the sound barrier at the edge of outer space as part of the Stratos project. The history of the brand begins in 1865. The watch got its name thanks to the passion for astronomy of its founder, engineer Georges Favre-Jacot. Today this prestigious watch is chosen by pole explorers Jean-Louis Etienne and Johan Ernst Nilsson, extreme adventurers Felix Baumgartner (stratosphere jump) and Alain Robert.

UlusseNardin- the company, created by Ulysses Narden in 1846, turned its attention to marine chronometers and did not fail. Thanks to their unique precision, Ulusse Nardin marine chronometers quickly won universal recognition. A stylized anchor has since become the emblem of the brand.

Rolex– no other Swiss watch brand has been able to create such a strong reputation for absolutely reliable watches that can work both under water and on land. This is partly due to the unique design - the so-called "Oyster Shell". Crafted from a piece of steel or gold, it is capable of withstanding immersion to a depth of 50-100 meters. The motto of the company is: "Your Rolex will withstand everything that your hand can withstand."

Franck Muller- the well-known "barrel". For many, Frank Muller was the epitome of a loner genius who spent days in seclusion, leaning over his desk. And only a few insiders knew that Muller develops movements of the highest complexity on orders from watch companies. These mechanisms were mostly sold before being presented to the public. This is Frank Muller.

First grade.

Omega– the choice of Pierce Brosnan (James Bond). Omega is one of the leading brands of the Swatch Group. This is the only watch company in the world that has released a watch with a Co-Axial escapement. And thereby changing the basic principle of mechanical watches, which existed for more than two centuries. The Co-Axial escapement virtually eliminates friction and maintains high precision for a long time.

Rado– Following the motto “To be different”, Rado has managed to create unique models. Both in the use of unusual materials (composite alloys of high strength) for the case, and in the overall design. Today, Rado is the most recognizable and successful high-end watch brand of the Swatch Group.

– it is impossible to say what arose earlier: the first hours or people's dreams of the sky. Thanks to Bretlihg, founded in 1864, these two concepts now go hand in hand. Its motto is "Instruments for professionals". Bretlihg has been associated with aviation for such a long time that not everyone will immediately remember whether it makes watches or airplanes.

TAG Heuer- The Olympic motto is: "Faster, higher, stronger." The TAG Heuer brand, the specialist in chronographs and sports watches, is firmly rooted not only in the world of men, but also in the world of women. On the thin line between modern, almost futuristic technology and timeless classics, there is something that combines history and technology in this brand.

PhilippeCharriol– flair and almost playful attitude to all details – this is what distinguishes the main designer of the French watch models Philippe Charrolle from competitors. Thanks to his imagination, he managed to create a collection of watches, which essentially blurs the lines between jewelry, accessories and watches.

Hardly any other watch brand has done so much to spread the Swiss watch industry around the world. All Tissot executives were known for their love of travel. The stormy adventures experienced by Charles-Emile Tissot, who crossed all of Russia on a sleigh at the end of the 19th century, have become a legend. Today, Tissot manufactures high quality products with innovative designs and superior value for money.

- Trademark Longines and the logo of the brand - an hourglass with wings, were officially registered in 1889 in Bern. This logo has remained unchanged to this day. Longines produces models with catchy names that remain in the collection despite the ever-changing tastes of consumers.

Of course, the list of prestigious Swiss watches goes on and on. There are many fine watch brands left that I have not named. But this will no longer be an article, but a catalog ...

I don't have all of the listed brands in my collection yet. But nothing, time is and there is a goal, and there is something to strive for. Who knows, maybe by the end of next year I will have an Audemars Piguet or a Patek Philippe on my arm. What I wish you all!

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Nowadays wrist watch viewed more as a status symbol than a device for telling time. Now almost any electronic device has a time display on the display. Mechanical watches in the digital age are gradually turning from a functional item into an object of modern culture.

If you go into the boardroom of any of the companies included in the global top 100 Forbes or Fortune, then you will surely see a wristwatch in everyone present. Among them there will definitely be such well-known brands as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Frank Müller, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Patek Phillipe.

Many people wear watches, but not everyone pays attention to the brand of this product when buying. And what brands are considered the most famous? So, top 10 most popular watch brands:

1. Rolex

Rolex is perhaps the most popular brand. Watches of this brand are worn by many celebrities, because they are an attribute of luxury and an indicator of wealth. These watches are popular in all countries, the brand is as recognizable as, for example, "Mercedes" or "BMV" in the automotive world. Each model is unique in its own way and is a real masterpiece of art, created by real masters of their craft and manufactured according to all world standards.

The company can be called an innovator both in design and in the technologies used. The range is so varied that everyone will find something to their liking. Businessmen, celebrities, serious politicians, and athletes remain satisfied. The most popular collections: "Yacht-Master", "Datejust", "Daytona", "Explorer". By the way, over 500 thousand watches of the brand are produced annually.

2. Cartier

Cartier is a French company that produces not only watches, but also jewelry. Separately, it is worth dwelling on female models, because they are real works of art and are literally saturated with luxury, wealth and chic. Today the brand is known all over the world, but it all started in 1847 with a small jewelry workshop founded by Louis-Francois Cartier.

Twenty years later, products began to be exhibited at Parisian exhibitions, and since then the company began to gain popularity. The first watch of the brand, by the way, was released in 1888. And in 1904, the grandson of the founder of the company, Louis Cartier, released the Santos wrist watch, which he dedicated to his friend. And it was this model that brought the brand real success. And since 1906, wristwatches adorned with precious stones began to be produced.

3. Patek Philippe

One of the most famous brands is "Patek Philippe", which belongs to the category of "super premium". The mechanisms used in the manufacture are considered the most complex in the world and, therefore, they are the most accurate. Each model is a real masterpiece of art, because it is distinguished by originality, high style and uniqueness.

Once upon a time, such watches were very fond of kings, but today they are preferred by celebrities, businessmen, famous athletes and government officials. Patek Philippe is a Swiss company that was founded in 1839 by a simple immigrant Pole, Antony Patek, and his incredibly talented French friend Adrian Philippe. The watches of this brand are considered the most expensive in the world, and the symbol of the brand is the cross of the Spanish Order of Calatrava.

4Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin. This Swiss watch house was founded in 1755. Then a young and inexperienced watchmaker in a notary's office signed a contract for hiring an apprentice. And almost immediately, representatives of the aristocracy (for example, Napoleon's wives) began to use the services. This brand has become popular thanks to an unusual combination of conservative classics and bright modern styles.

The company's products are recognizable, therefore they are known all over the world, both among the rich and famous, and among the most ordinary people (although, of course, only wealthy people can afford such a luxury). The choice of models and options for design and textures is simply huge. And the execution is so original that by purchasing a watch, you can be sure that you will stand out from the crowd. A nice bonus is the many additional features, and some of them are quite useful.

5. Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet is not only recognizable and popular, but also a very extravagant brand. The company's craftsmen manage to miraculously pay tribute to traditions, adhere to modern fashion trends, use innovations and at the same time create bright, catchy and sometimes bizarre products. Especially such watches are loved by famous athletes, in particular football players, tennis players, basketball players and racers.

By the way, the brand got into the Guinness Book of Records for the thinnest watch. And this Swiss company was founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet. Audemars was responsible for the technical part of the production, and Piguet was the sponsor. The real popularity of the company came in 1889 after the opening of a branch in Geneva.

6. Panerai

Panerai is another world famous brand that deserves attention. The company was founded in 1860 and since then has been successfully developing and has become one of the most famous and popular all over the world. And the thing is that the masters successfully combine the accuracy and reliability of Swiss movements and sophisticated, elegant and incredibly stylish Italian design.

In addition, the brand's designers are famous for their creative approach to watch development, thanks to which each new model becomes bright, unique and memorable. Recognizable and charismatic style is known to all. And today such celebrities as Orlando Bloom, Jason Stetham, Dwayne Johnson, Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Sylvester Stallone and many others "flaunt" in the watches of this brand.

7. Franck Muller

Frank Muller. This brand can be recognized by its unique design, which can be seen in almost every model. One has only to see the dial with unusual numbers once, and it will not be difficult to recognize any model. By the way, this company, like those listed above, does not have a hundred-year history, but this does not make the brand less popular.

It was founded in 1991, but during its existence it managed not only to find admirers, but also to become one of the most famous. This is a real example of the fact that everything ingenious is simple, and practicality is above all. There are many watch fans, and among them are such successful and famous people as Samuel L. Jackson, Rio Ferdinand, Antonio Banderas and even Dmitry Medvedev.

8 Breguet

Breguet. The history of this Swiss luxury brand has more than 230 years, so the company can be safely called a real "old-timer" of the world of watch movements. The history of this brand dates back to 1775, when the Swiss-born French inventor Abraham-Louis Bréguet founded his watch shop in Paris. The watchmaking genius set the standards in his business, made many significant, unique discoveries: “eternal” mechanical watches, a gong spring for watches with a repeater, a turbine-regulator, tactile watches and much more; developed a corporate style of watches, preserved to this day.

There are a large number of fake watches in the world and not only. The creators rationally approached this issue and developed the insignia characteristic only of real Breguet watches: individual number, secret signature, guilloche dials, Breguet hands, Breguet numerals, strap fastening, fluted pattern.

Almost all models are obscenely expensive, stylish, charismatic and modern timepieces. And, of course, this watch has won the recognition of the "cream of society", which includes such people as Nicolas Sarkozy, Nikita Mikhalkov and Vladimir Putin. Since 1991, this brand has been part of the Swatch group of companies.

9.Hublot

"Hublot" is a "newcomer" in the world of expensive watches, which no one knew about for just a few years. The company was founded in 1980 by Karl Krokk, and he managed to reach unprecedented heights. The design of the dial is based on the "fusion" style, which combines seemingly incompatible details. And this is what makes each model unique and recognizable at the same time. Translated from French "hublot" means "porthole". Probably, this determined the obvious resemblance of the first Hublot men's watch to the porthole of a ship.

Having stirred the world with an unusual vanilla-scented rubber strap, Hublot is experimenting with a combination of different materials. Ceramics and gold, Kevlar and titanium, as well as rubber, platinum and stainless steel are intertwined in watches. The dials in the watches of this manufactory are decorated with guilloche and precious stones.

Every year, Hublot watches have an increasing influence on fashion and the development of the market in the field of watch movements. The range of colors that Hublot works in is very rich: there are classic ones: black, white and brown, and unusual bright ones: red, blue, green, pink, blue and other colors. Everyone will be able to choose and buy their own Hublot, distinguished by royal luxury or, conversely, modest brevity.

Not only the unusual design attracts attention, but also the technical solutions of the watch house. Under the Hublot name you will find precision chronographs and skeletons, tourbillon watches with power reserve, calendar and "speed of time" indicator.

10. TAG Heuer

"TAG Heuer" was founded by 20-year-old Eduard Hoer in 1860 in Switzerland, the watchmaker's workshop produced watches and chronographs, which were originally distinguished by high precision and reliable operation of the mechanism. . This brand was founded in 1860 and throughout its existence has been awarded and prized at many world exhibitions, and for good reason.

The company owns such important innovative developments as a high-precision mechanical caliber, a oscillating gear and some others. And all this is combined with impeccable style and presentable appearance of each model. And that is why the brand is so loved by the richest and most famous.

Tag Heuer uses only high quality materials, selected under strict criteria. Strict selection of materials guarantees the reliability of each frame. The avant-garde materials used in the manufacture of Tag Heuer eyewear provide unparalleled ergonomics and comfort.

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A Swiss watch is not just a watch made in Switzerland, it is the finest watch in the world. The phrase "Swiss watch" has long become a household word, and is perceived as a synonym for quality and prestige. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Switzerland is not the birthplace of watches, but since the 17th century, Swiss watchmakers have earned themselves the reputation of one of the best watchmakers in the world. The knowledge and skills of skilled craftsmen were passed down from generation to generation, acquiring new secrets. Today it is safe to say that a Swiss watch is an exceptionally reliable accessory, as Switzerland strictly monitors the quality of watches produced in its territory. But which manufacturers have earned fame as the best of the best?

Swiss watch brands

1. Swiss watch Rolex. The most expensive manufacturer of Swiss watches, annually producing under its brand from 500 thousand watches. The company was founded in 1905 and is not the oldest watch company in Switzerland. The name Rolex has already become a household name, as watches from this brand are really luxurious and cost a lot of money.

2. Swiss watches Omega. A luxury Swiss watch that many associate with James Bond himself, after Bond wore an Omega watch in the 1995 film. Interestingly, in 2002, Omega even released this very limited edition model with the “007” logo on the dial, watch bracelet lock and case back. Omega watches rival Rolex watches in luxury and quality.

3. Swiss watch Ulysse Nardin. One of the oldest Swiss companies Ulysse Nardin dates back to 1846. Today it is one of the leaders in the production of high-quality mechanical watches. Interestingly, the founder of the company was originally engaged in the production of astronomical watches, as well as marine chronometers. The first wristwatch produced under this brand not only showed the time, but also the location of the stars in the sky and the time of the lunar eclipse.

4. Swiss watch Patek Philippe. The Swiss luxury watch company Patek Philippe was founded in 1839, so it is almost 70 years older than Rolex. The most expensive pocket watch in the world was released under this brand and sold for 24 million dollars! The rulers of these watches are different, at a variety of prices.

5. Swiss watch Swatch. A fairly young company with only thirty years of history. Watches produced under this brand are a real symbiosis of the famous Swiss quality and quite affordable prices. It is believed that this brand appeared as a competitor to Chinese watch manufacturers.

6. Swiss watch Longines. Longines manufactures mid-range watches. Interestingly, the trademark of this company is the first registered trademark in the world of those that are used to this day. Longines is a beautiful, reliable and very high quality Swiss watch.

7. Tissot Swiss watch. Tissot produces a variety of watches: mechanical and quartz, expensive and not very expensive, women's and men's, luxury and budget. Periodically, Tissot also releases very interesting limited editions.

8. Swiss watch Rado. A very interesting brand of Swiss watches, which has repeatedly won various awards for unique and original designs. According to 2014 data, the Rado brand ranks 17th in the ranking of the most expensive Swiss watches.

9. Swiss watches Hublot. It was the watches from the Hublot brand that Diego Maradona advertised so actively in his time. Hublot has been making luxury watches since 1980. Then, under this brand, the first watch in the world made of gold with a natural rubber strap was released. This was a real breakthrough, as rubber can repair itself after daily contact with the skin.

10. Swiss watch Breitling. The history of the development of a large company began with the opening of a small watch workshop in 1884. Today, four lines of watches are produced under the Breitling brand. A distinctive feature of Swiss Breitling watches is the contrasting finish, large case and design with imitation of the work of a pilot.

Here is such a small digression into the world of Swiss watches, after all, it is not for nothing that the people of Switzerland are so proud of their watches!