Swiss watches are part of the image of a financially successful person; they allow people to demonstrate to others the height of status and the depth of taste of their owner or owner. They are an invariable attribute of a modern business and confident lady.
Such a device with a thin female handle is not just a reliable device for recognizing time, but an excellent accessory whose mission is to maintain an impeccable style, which can also serve as an excellent gift.
A bit of history
An interesting fact is that it is not Switzerland and the Swiss that are the pioneers of watchmaking. The history of watches began with the fact that a kind of Protestant republic was formed in Geneva in the 16th century, and it was there, after the official church, the so-called Reformation, split, that the best watchmakers, immigrants from different European countries, found refuge, hiding from religious persecution.
Already at the beginning of the 17th century, the Geneva Watchmaking Workshop was founded, which housed more than one hundred artisans. Since many former jewelers were re-qualified as watchmakers, the watches produced became a real work of art. In the future, such a large number of skilled watchmakers became cramped in one town, and they gradually dispersed throughout the country.
Consider the chronology of the most important events in the production of Swiss watches:
- 1770 - the first chronometers with the function of the car factory were invented;
- 1801 - a tourbillon appears - a device that compensates for the effect of gravity on the correct movement of the watch;
- 1804 - the first watch factory is being built;
- 1842 - invented a winding watch based on a pendulum;
- end of the 19th century - chronograph, calendar and other additional functions are built into watch devices;
- the beginning of the XX century - an automatic machine is created that independently cuts clock boards and gears;
- 1967 - quartz watches appear, launched after 3 years into mass production;
- 1972 - craftsmen surprise the world with electronic liquid crystal clocks;
- 1988 - quartz automatic chronometers are created, charging from the hand;
- 1999 - watches with an anchor mechanism are presented, which have more correctness than the outdated tourbillon.
Features and Benefits
In addition to the legendary accuracy that has already become legendary, women's Swiss watches are distinguished by practicality and convenience, which are provided by an ergonomic case shape, backlight, chronograph and other important functions. Steel and titanium cases are shockproof and equipped with the highest degree of water protection, they can be safely taken on the most extreme trips. Mineral and sapphire crystals perfectly protect finished products from scratches.
Real Swiss watches are designed to serve their owner as long as possible, as they are high quality products.
One of the undoubted advantages of products of this kind is manual production. However, this does not mean at all that such accessories are assembled completely by hand. Thus, the vast majority of Swiss watch movements are created using automated systems, however, their work is supervised by highly skilled experts who do not allow even a minimal percentage of defects. Among other things, women's watches made in Switzerland are also distinguished by an incredibly attractive design.
Types and Models
There are many types and models of women's Swiss watches. The first thing to decide: quartz, electronics or mechanics.
The main advantage of quartz watches is their perfect accuracy. The mechanism of such watches uses a microscopic crystal of quartz, operating on battery power. The average life on one battery is 3 years.
Quartz Swiss watches are more resistant to shock than mechanical ones.
In terms of prestige and reliability, modern mechanical Swiss watches are an order of magnitude higher than quartz. Such a watch does not work from a battery, but from unwinding a spiral spring that controls the hands. There are two types of mechanical watches, different in the method of "erection" of the spring: manual and automatic winding. The former need to be wound up once a day, twisting the head, and the latter are wound up automatically from the movements of the hand on which the watch is worn.
If the negative sides of quartz watches include the need for regular replacement of the battery, then the mechanics are very susceptible to damage, depreciation of elements and temperature changes. Basically, the movements of women's Swiss watches are made on the basis of quartz. There are few mechanical models, since they are not very popular among women, because, as a rule, women have more than one couple of hours, and to start several mechanisms in the morning is a rather tedious task.
The watch case can be made of durable steel and titanium or feminine ceramics. Fans of chic will be delighted with gold and gilded watches. Business ladies will love the so-called smart watches. Especially on business trips, the alarm function is useful. Lovers of an active lifestyle will appreciate the special properties of sports watches from Switzerland such as, for example, water resistance and shockproof.
According to the shape of the case, women's Swiss watches exist: traditional round, official rectangular, square, everyday barrel-shaped and business oval. Unique watch of non-standard shape - asymmetric, wave-shaped, star-shaped and others is gaining popularity.The dial itself can have a variety of shades (white, black, gray, blue, cyan, green, silver, mother-of-pearl, golden, yellow, beige, brown, red, pink, burgundy, purple or orange).
The dial of a Swiss ladies watch may have Arabic or Roman numerals, or simply different labels instead. Bracelets for women’s Swiss watches are steel, titanium, textile, leather, rubber and ceramic. If a chronograph (a window with a date) in women's watches can be seen quite rarely, then the hypertrophied image of a famous logo is very popular.
Design and decor
In women's Swiss watches, in addition to the classic design, one can often find decor with semiprecious stones-inserts, rhinestones, zircons, cubic zirconias, Swarovski crystals and even diamonds. Modern mechanisms, dressed in luxurious design, are genuine works of jewelry.
Experimenting with the form and materials these days concern not only the case and its components, but also the bracelet, which in the case of female models comes to the fore - serves as a bright addition to the image. So, the bracelet can be a kind of continuation of the case, it can have shocking insert rings, elegant bead links, democratic contrasting stitches or “animal” embossing of the strap.
Brands
There are many Swiss watch brands, consider the most famous of them:
- The logo on all Longines watches is an hourglass with wings. It is precisely for the accuracy and refinement of the style that Longines ladies watches have thousands of fans around the world. In recent years, the brand has been producing very unusual watches for women with jewelry. The women's watches of the Swiss company Longines are available in 4 collections - Elegance, Traditions, Heritage and Sport. The body of the bulk of the models is made of stainless steel, and the hands are made of oxidized or blued steel. There are also watches with a base made of precious metals decorated with diamonds.
- The first Swiss ladies wrist watches of the Tissot brand were created in the 60s of the last century, exactly one hundred years after the founding of the company, and today ladies have the opportunity to choose the right models based on their preferences - classic, sporty, glamorous or luxury with diamonds.
- Consistent quality and atypical design make the Swatch ladies watch a welcome accessory. Due to the huge selection of samples, shapes, materials and colors that are used to make women's watches, any woman has a chance to choose the very model that will become a spectacular continuation of the stylish look.
- IWC or The International Watch Company (International Watch Company) - a combination of traditional simplicity and cutting edge technology. The women's watches from the Little Da Vinci collection are the smallest in the world, they operate on a quartz movement, are equipped with a battery indicator and a lunar calendar, which needs to be adjusted only once every hundred years.
- Everyone is hearing the Swiss brand Rolex. And not without reason - the products of this brand are still assembled exclusively by hand, and after the completion of production passes pressure testing. Rolex accessories are synonymous with wealth and luxury, which is why they can often be seen on the wrists of Hollywood stars.
- TAG Heuer is a watch brand from Switzerland that has entered the history of watchmaking as a result of its achievements in the production of luxury precision chronographs. Tag Hoyer watches have a classic design with sporty features. Female models of TAG Heuer are concise, graceful and, as a rule, miniature (the average diameter of the case is about 35 mm).
- Swiss watches Patek Philippe have a well-deserved reputation among the wealthiest people from around the world.Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity will appreciate the Patek Philippe gold watch, decorated with diamonds and stunning with exquisite elegance.
- The women's watch from Certina brand Switzerland is famous for its reliability, the products of this brand are constantly tested in the most extreme conditions. In addition to a large selection of exquisite models, Sertina is famous for its vibration-resistant fixing of the watch movement and the use of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
- Ladies' Swiss watches by Adriatica are captivating not only with their modern design and excellent quality, but also at affordable prices. The design of the models attracts with an original synthesis of the classic style and creative decor that adorns the dial. The straps of most models are made of gorgeous leather.
- The watch company Omega is a symbol of perfection, reliability and excellent quality. Products of this Swiss brand love all kinds of celebrities. Some Omega watches are made of white, yellow or pink gold. By the recent anniversary of the brand, watches were finished, trimmed with a dozen diamonds and covered with sapphire crystal with a double-sided anti-reflective coating.
How much are?
Original watches made in Switzerland are not cheap. The most expensive brands are Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Omega, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Swatch and Franck Muller.
The premium segment is not just watches, but works of art that cannot be cheap. A million euros is far from the limit for such products.
Celebrities choose a watch for several tens of thousands of dollars, and ordinary business women can afford to buy Swiss watches worth about a thousand dollars.
Basically, the cost of products by Swiss masters depends on the following factors:
- brand popularity;
- design complexity;
- high cost of materials;
- the presence of precious and semiprecious stones.
How to distinguish a fake?
Pay attention to the marking of the integrated mechanism. The largest Swiss watchmaker is ETA. This is followed by Ronda, ISA, Unitas and Valjoux.
Watches are considered Swiss only if they have passed the final test in Switzerland itself, and the watch mechanism:
- entirely Swiss made;
- placed in a case directly on the territory of Switzerland;
- consists of more than half Swiss parts.
The Swiss made and Swiss markings contain only genuine Swiss watches. On the most expensive exclusive copies may be the inscription Geneva or Geneve. In the event that only the watch mechanism is made in Switzerland, and the watch itself is assembled in another state, the word movement is added to the word Swiss. Swiss Parts means that only a few Swiss-made parts.
Due to the huge popularity of Swiss watches, fraudsters often give low-quality products to the original, selling them at an incredible cost.
To recognize the counterfeit, you need to focus on the following details:
- the hands of a real Swiss watch do not jerk, but gently move around the dial;
- an elite watch bracelet is always made of high-quality leather or precious metal;
- expensive watches have a quality certificate indicating an individual number;
- detailed instructions and warranty must be attached to the originals;
- An elite brand model is never sold without branded packaging.
Which to choose?
The most diverse female models of Swiss watches in different price categories allow you to choose exactly what is needed. This watch has a different purpose: some are perfect for business (classic on a leather bracelet), others are for social events (an elegant model in gilded frames), others are indispensable for sports (shockproof chronograph), and others are useful for hiking or hiking ( waterproof for diving).
As a gift, it is better to choose a simple classical model. Catchy shades and artsy design, few people like. More rationally focus on brand reliability and elegant feminine style.
Reviews
Judging by the fact that no negative reviews could be found about the originals of the women's Swiss watches (except for too high a price), these accessories faithfully serve their many mistresses. The vast majority of consumers note the high quality of ladies watches made in Switzerland. Such products will have time to get bored rather than break.
There are reviews on the Internet from ladies who, having bought one pair of watches, cannot stop, and they have a whole collection of Swiss watch accessories that can be worn on occasion - some are taken to the theater, others are taken to work, and others are taken to the sea. In addition, wearing watches made in Switzerland increases self-esteem, gives self-confidence and even allows you to make important new acquaintances.