Men's Swiss watches: the best brands and choices

On the domestic watch market, you can find a lot of original watches from various brands, but, undoubtedly, The most popular are Swiss watches, which are the standard of quality, taste, style and high status. Before purchasing such an expensive device for yourself or as a gift, it is very important to know some of the features of this kind of accessories for men, as well as familiarize yourself with the main brands that produce such accessories. It is equally important to know how not to stumble upon a fake and what are the main criteria for choosing a watch that can become a family value in the male line.

Switzerland has long been famous for its expensive watches and delicious chocolate. And if many can afford the latter, then some can only dream of expensive Swiss watches.

Every year the fashion for certain models changes, as a result of which watchmakers have to adapt to fashion trends, creating something new and unique. Most of the Swiss watches are luxurious handicrafts with precious stones and metals, which, in fact, add up to their high price, and only then the mark-up for the manufacturer. And what are the authentic mechanisms worth, if you look under the cover! They are thought out to the smallest detail.

Swiss men's wristwatches are timeless classics that will never go out of fashion and, most likely, will not cease to be in demand. This is due to the highest quality, unique design and the use of exclusively luxury and rare materials in the work.

Experts are sure that for more than 4 centuries Swiss craftsmen and eminent watch houses have no equal. A watch can only be considered genuinely Swiss if it was assembled in that country., their final check was carried out in the same place, and they also have a corresponding certificate of quality and used original materials.

Swiss fashion accessories can be worth a fortune. This is due not only to the name of the fashion brand and the materials that were used in their manufacture, but also to the limited series. Many watches are produced in limited collections, after which they are resold at auctions for huge sums of money, for some they become a family heirloom.

Of the features, it is also worth noting that not all watches from Switzerland are worth millions, today budget brands are also available to many buyers, no matter how implausible it may sound. That is, you can purchase an authentic, prestigious and status accessory within 10-20 thousand rubles. The main thing is not to stumble upon a good fake.

Swiss brand watches can certainly become a source of pride for their owner, because they not only show a person's status, but also add self-confidence to him.

First, let's get acquainted with a rating of a variety of expensive premium watches from famous brands from Switzerland, consider their features and some characteristics. Their the price starts from 150 thousand rubles and can go up to tens of millions, depending on the model and collection.

• Omega. It is believed that this brand is familiar to 7 out of 10 people, and this is not surprising, because it is known for its watches in many countries of the world. The brand has been producing luxury watch masterpieces for almost 100 years.Among the latest novelties, the brand introduced a watch dedicated to 007's agent - James Bond. They are made in a lightweight case, have a specially woven titanium bracelet and an aluminum dial. Also in the assortment of the brand, a lot of vintage models are available for special connoisseurs.

• Rolex. Another famous brand that is in wide demand among billionaires, stars and just wealthy people. Rolex can certainly be considered synonymous with wealth. For example, in Dubai they decided that it is beautiful to live when Rolex watches hang even at the airport. The largest boutique with watches of this brand is located in Dubai. In its assortment you can find a wide range of wristwatch options. They meet the highest expectations of customers, and each piece is unique: there are gold watches, steel ones, and decorated with precious stones.

• Graff. This brand offers exclusive handmade watches made of precious metals, rare stones and even precious woods. Despite the fact that very expensive models are available in the brand's assortment, you can find more profitable options. The Graff Jewelry House offers both classic and sporty models that will appeal to many young people.

• Tudor. Speaking about this brand in a nutshell, we can only say that it has an excellent value for money. When the founder of the brand was just about to release the first watch, he immediately knew that their quality would not be inferior to the Rolex, which was loved at that time, but the price should be more affordable and democratic, because everyone should have the opportunity to acquire such a high-quality, and most importantly, necessary thing. Despite more or less affordable prices, watches from the Swiss brand belong to the premium segment.

• Hublot. A significant event is the fact that the founder of this brand for the first time created a watch in gold with a rubber strap. He was the first to lay the fashion for non-standard “incongruous”. Today the Swiss brand produces original models of modern and expensive watches, but always taking into account the traditions of its past. The watches of this brand will surely please confident men, because there are no other brands similar to them.

Next, we will take a look at Swiss manufacturing brands that produce luxury watches worth up to 150 thousand rubles.

• Victorinox. In addition to watches, this Swiss company also produces high-end cutlery and knives. The assortment is available in quartz and mechanical self-winding models. The glass is most often sapphire and has an anti-reflective coating, sometimes double. Watches from this brand are a real find for those who want to emphasize their status and not go broke.

• Raymond Weil. This brand offers luxury watches for men and women. The range is available in both full metal models and options with an exclusive leather strap. There are also sports options that have a high level of water resistance. In general, for 100 thousand rubles, you can find excellent watches from the brand that will last more than a dozen years.

• TAG Heuer. A company that produces authentic Swiss luxury watches at affordable prices. This company is considered the ancestor of chronographs. Despite some availability of watches from the brand, they are chosen by the first people of the United States, including the president; among the stars, the brand is preferred by the legendary actor Leonardo DiCaprio. This brand has its own calibers, which are used in the creation of watches.

Finally, consider budget brands of Swiss watches, or rather, those that have budget lines, in addition to expensive ones.

• Swatch. Surely the Swatch brand, familiar to many, is of Swiss origin. It is presented not only in the capital, but also in many regions of our country. In its approach to creating watches, the brand believes that they should be of high quality, but affordable.In the assortment you can find excellent watches for any age of a man, for any style of clothing and for any season. A variety of designs and colors will delight even the most fastidious, but the affordable price tag will attract an even larger audience. The plus of the brand is the frequent release of new products.

• Tissot. This brand is also a world famous release of wrist watches in an affordable price segment. Modern models of the brand's watches are equipped with everything you need, they may even have a compass if necessary, which is especially important for travelers. This brand is the official timekeeper of the World Championships in some competitions. The brand is preferred by many professional athletes who wear watches on their wrist not only as a decoration, but also as a kind of sports attribute.

• Maurice lacroix... Swiss watches of this brand belong to the premium segment, although they have an affordable price tag. The brand's accessories have been assembled by some of the most experienced watchmakers for over 40 years. The brand has its own manufactory in Switzerland, which annually produces the latest watch models, corresponding to the latest fashion trends.

Of course, some of the most popular and sought-after brands from Switzerland have been listed here. Except them, there are others that also have a lot of positive reviews and a variety of collections. The main thing is not which company will be chosen, but the fact that this kind of attribute from Switzerland will last for many years and will delight its owner, showing him valuable minutes of time.

Choose Swiss the watch should be used only in trusted places, official points of sale and boutiques. It is recommended to try on such an accessory directly if you buy it for yourself.

When buying a Swiss brand unknown to you, it is very important to check with the consultant where the mechanism was installed in the watch and made their final testing. There should be only one answer: Switzerland. If the consultant starts talking about other countries, then, most likely, the brand does not offer genuine watches from Switzerland, but this also does not mean that they are fake.

Usually on Swiss watches they write “Swiss made”, exclusive models can be engraved with Geneve (Geneva). You should definitely pay attention to this moment. It is important to note that some famous fashion houses from France began to transfer watch production to Switzerland, to emphasize their status and attract a large audience. This applies to brands Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Versace and some others.

Men should carefully choose this kind of attribute, it should match his style. If he is more often works in the office and likes to spend the evening with friends in a restaurant, then he will undoubtedly suit the classic watch models: quartz or mechanical. They can be made of metal or with an expensive leather bracelet.

If a man is an athlete or a sport - this is an integral part of his life, then it is worth considering sports models with additional protection against water. They look less formal than any classic.

The first thing that should alert you if you already have thoughts of a fake is price. A premium watch of the Rolex type cannot cost 10 thousand rubles only if it is not a very good copy, but even for copies of such brands they ask for a lot of money.

In order not to stumble upon a fake, it is worth buying watches only in licensed boutiques. Do not trust dubious stores on the Internet.

1. Before buying a watch, it is advisable examine all current collections of the brand you like.
2. After it is recommended in detail explore a few models you like, and carefully consider their dial, bracelet (strap) and some other details. The company logo on the watch should always be clear and even.
3. A very important point is clock hands. In fake models, they are usually "bouncing and bouncing", while in original models, the arrows move smoothly and smoothly.
4. Authentic Swiss watches usually have a complex mechanism. To verify this, just open their lid. When making fakes with mechanisms, they do not bother much, putting the simplest of them in the clock.
5. In replicas of famous watches, straps are made of cheap leather or even leatherette, while original watches will delight you with high quality, and even over time, creases will not appear on their skin.

Original and authentic watches are always beautiful packed in a branded box and a bag from the brand... The box is always issued certificate, as well as other documents, which indicate when the accessory was purchased and some points about caring for it.

Summing up, I would like to say that it is best to buy one original, albeit inexpensive watch, the details of which will be brought to perfection, and even the most harmful perfectionist will not find something to find fault with, rather than buy a fake. A counterfeit will never surpass the original, no matter how well the pseudo-manufacturer has worked on it. But you will have to wear a fake furtively, because you will always know that the accessory is not real.

Recommendations for choosing a Swiss men's watch - in the video below.