Watches Zone

The Swiss watch industry appeared in Geneva in the middle of 16 century. In 1541, forced the reforms implemented by Jean Calvin and banning the wearing precious stones, goldsmiths and jewelers in the other a new, independent craft again, watches. By the end of the century, already known for its high quality watches and watchmakers watchmakers in Geneva in 1601 the Guild of Geneva, the first to be manufactured anywhere.

Switzerland has been associated with high quality watches in combination. The watches are the third largest exporter after the chemical point of view and technical value.

Accuracy is important to us today, is not always the case. Several centuries, watches were very expensive and were status symbols for the rich. The watch is an invention of the twentieth century ago, have been used in various ways, often as decorative elements and decorated accordingly.