Swiss wrist watches are known for their capacity to double as both jewelry and timepieces. The good thing though, is that their beauty is never compromised with the quality.. The Swiss’ quest for perfection will never end as they continue their legacy of giving us high quality watches.

Everybody Wants Them

Swiss made watches range from the vintage Jaegre LeCoulte to the ultra modern, wild Swatch. There is that one watch for everyone. The Swiss watches work the extra mile to ensure they remain on top. But, they are currently active in a cause, not with fellow watch manufacturers, but against those copying them. Luxury watches like Rolex, Cartier, and Omega are especially a favorite. They sell these watches together with the other watches online. It’s a growing trend that has Swiss brands alarmed.

Manufacturing fake brands is considered as one form of counterfeiting, and the use of the terms “Swiss made” and “Geneva” in watches is now regulated. These terms are commonly used by counterfeiters to fool buyers into believing they do have a Swiss made watch. As the name equals premium workmanship, profit is not hard to achieve. To avoid more damage, joint agreement were made between Switzerland and other European countries to uphold intellectual property rights.

Swiss watches – Solving a Murder Case and Saving Lives

In a 1996 murder case, a body was identified through a water proof Rolex wristwatch. The serial number of the Rolex can be found in the service record of Rolex. The date and time of death was also determined through the date on the watch calendar. The quality workmanship of the Rolex in this case helped in a way an ordinary men wrist watch can’t.

Breitling is a popular Swiss watch for those who prefer sturdy watches that can used under extreme weather condition. In the late 1990′s, the brand introduced Breitling Emergency. It is the first and only watch to feature a distress beacon built within the casing of the watch. The radio transmitter of the watch is detected through civil aviation, such as in search rescues. It has added features such as alarm, timer, calendar and a second time zone as well. It has an anti-glare sapphire glass and a sturdy Titanium case and bracelet.

The wristwatch is ideal for adventurers, pilots, explorers, the risk takers who may find the watch a device for help. Reuters reported that two British pilots, Steve Brooks and Hugh Quentin-Smith were rescued after crashing their helicopter in Antarctica. Their watches were sending signals to them.

Its hard to imagine what else a Swiss watch can do. They explore the boundaries and constantly push to the limit. Through constant innovations and unending creativity, the Swiss watches prove they are the best.

You have everything you ever need with this watch? Only Swiss watches really make the grade.

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