Top 16 Swiss Watch Brands

There is no single rating of Swiss watches. It is updated annually, brand names change depending on new products, fashion trends and the audience. Before buying a Swiss watch, you should decide not only on the price category and design, but also on the brand.

How to choose the best watch

Not all watch models can be attributed to Swiss. As a rule, these are products in which there is a Swiss precise mechanism, and assembly and testing were carried out in Switzerland. You can distinguish a fake by the following features:

1. too low price;
2. lack of a branded printed passport;
3. the presence of the inscription Geneva or Geneve.

Choosing a Swiss watch is advised on the following criteria:

1. The status of a person. Among people of a certain circle, executive class watches are in demand. Influential, rich and famous choose gold, platinum models with expensive jewelry.
2. Financial opportunities. The price of a Swiss watch starts from 300 euros and sometimes reaches several million euros.
3. Lifestyle. Models for sports and business people are very different.
4. Design preferences. Usually men choose classic black or white. Women love gold and silver items with stones and decorative elements.
5. functionality needs. Among the popular functions of recent years are a repeater, a chronograph, a dynamometer, a calendar, and a heart rate monitor.

Anyone who is thinking about buying a watch should first decide how much he is willing to spend on it. There are many models with different price tags, which depend on the popularity of the brand, the complexity and accuracy of the mechanism, as well as the presence of precious metals and stones. Some of them only periodically release affordable collections, while others supply models annually at a reasonable cost.

Rating of brands of the best swiss watches

NOMINATION	LOCATION	NAME OF PRODUCT	PECULIARITY
THE BEST CHEAP SWISS WATCHES	1	TISSOT	SYNONYMOUS WITH PRECISION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
	2	RAYMOND	SWISS PRECISION AND SLIGHT FORMS
	3	ALPINA	HIGHLY RECOGNIZABLE STYLE AND DURABILITY
	4	MIDO	TIMELESS DESIGN
THE BEST SWISS WATCH IN THE MIDDLE PRICE CATEGORY	1	Maurice Lacroix	CENTURY-OLD TRADITION AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY
	2	TAG	REVOLUTIONARY WATCHMAKING
	3	LONGINES	PERFECT RATIO OF PRICE AND QUALITY
	4	Rado	UNIQUE DESIGN AND DISCOVERY STYLE
	5	ORIS extension	A FAIL-FREE MECHANISM DEVELOPED OVER THE CENTURIES
	6	BAUME & MERCIE	CENTURIES OF EXPERIENCE AND FUNCTIONALITY
THE BEST SWISS PREMIUM WATCHES	1	OMEGA	ELITE AND QUALITY BRAND
	2	ROLEX	THE WORLD-KNOWN STANDARD OF QUALITY
	3	BREITLING	THE EXPERIENCE OF THE GENIUS PRECURSORS
	4	ULYSSE NARDIN	HIGHEST QUALITY IN AN UNCHANGED TRADITION
	5	HUBLOT	A COMBINATION OF WATCH ART AND TRADITION
	6	YOU SLEEP	GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO ROLEX

Best Inexpensive Swiss Watches

Some brands offer Swiss watches at very affordable prices. The cost of the product is usually reduced by the use of mineral glass instead of sapphire, as well as the use of simple mechanisms.

Tissot

The Swiss brand Tissot began its production in 1853. Today it supplies high quality products to more than 150 countries worldwide. Since its foundation, the brand has received several awards at various exhibitions, including a gold medal in Geneva, a big prize of the watch industry in Paris.

The most popular Tissot collections include:

1. T-Sport - models that are dedicated to certain sports;
2. T-Classic - products with a classic design;
3. Touch Collection - the latest developments with many functions.

Today, you can easily buy brand watches at a price of 400 euros. Such models have a steel case and strap, a quartz movement and an arrow dial. Customers note the convenient lock of the bracelet, which does not unfasten itself, and the universal design allows you to wear them under any clothes.

Raymond weil

Designs of Raymond Weil models have national features and are very diverse. They are the result of the work of a true Swiss who has devoted many years to his work for the benefit of all who appreciate quality and aesthetics. With his strong character, Raymond Weil revived the watch industry when it was failing.

Each Raymond collection has its own individual qualities and Swiss style, so the brand has already become part of the image of many successful and famous people. For 500-600 euros, you can buy a quartz watch with a gold-plated steel case and a leather strap.

Alpina

The third place in the ranking is occupied by a brand founded in 1883. Its founder was Gottlieb Huaser, head of the watchmaker corporation in Switzerland. For several decades, the brand has been producing sports watches, and today it continues to produce similar models, but with the addition of classic elements.

Alpina Swiss watches combine 4 basic qualities:

1. steel stainless case;
2. shock resistance;
3. antimagnetism;
4. water resistant

The company's specialists took care of the originality of each model and incomparable accuracy. Among the presented models there are both high-tech smart products and classic options. Women's watches are usually made in light colors, and decorated with iridescent rhinestones and delicate patterns. Men's models are equipped with a quartz movement and are made in dark colors. Customers appreciate that the brand never departs from its traditions, but at the same time it is constantly developing and improving.

MIDO

MIDO G. Schären & Co was founded by the famous watchmaker George Schären in 1918. Today, this brand is deservedly considered one of the leading brands in the watch industry. This is due to the creation of high quality models. MIDO is a partner of the International Union of Architects, and therefore dedicates its models to various architectural structures. The real breakthrough was the introduction of electronic clocks in 1970. In the 90s, the brand released products that act as a personal bodyguard and give an alarm if necessary.

Since 1985, MIDO has belonged to the Swatch Group, which employs more than 20 specialists. The brand uses ETA mechanisms, provides the best standards of precision and quality. After assembly, each product undergoes a thorough check. Low prices have made the brand especially popular. The brand has more than 2 thousand dealers in 70 countries.

The best mid-range Swiss watches

Anyone who has a thousand euros at his disposal can discover the world of quality Swiss watches. You should start with popular models of famous brands.

Maurice Lacroix

This category opens with Maurice Lacroix, which has received worldwide fame for its unsurpassed quality. Watches of this brand can only be purchased from the official distributor, their offices are located around the world. Product development is rigorously tested and the latest science is used in the use of parts. Experience and skill were passed down by watchmakers from generation to generation.

Each year, the company produces more than 150 high-quality watch masterpieces. She owns the project of the first watch with mechanical memory. Recently, the firm has been actively collaborating with famous people such as Justin Rose, Bob Geldof, as well as Jimmy Wales. In 2014, the brand signed a sponsorship contract with Barcelona Football Club.

TAG Heuer

Every year, the TAG Heuer brand captures the imagination of customers around the world. The company is part of a large concern for the production of luxury goods, and its name comes from the name of the founder, Eduard Hoyer. A lot of new products constantly appear in the model range of the company. Particularly popular:

1. inexpensive watches at affordable prices Formula-1;
2. reliable Link products;
3. sports models Aquaracer and Professional Sport.

TAG is one of the top four sellers along with other members of our ranking: Omega, Rolex and Cartier. For about 1500 euros, you can buy a women's watch made of stainless steel, with sapphire crystal, which is equipped with an anti-reflective coating. Stylish models of the brand have a date display, a screw-down crown, a ceramic bezel.

Longines

The company begins its history back in 1832, but the trademark was registered only half a century later. In 1905, Longines began mass production of wristwatches, completely rebuilding the factory and changing the form of government. In 1960, the brand introduced the world's thinnest quartz watch, measuring just 1,98 mm thick. Today, the brand's products are the most accurate and reliable in the history of Longines. Famous watch owners of this brand were Albert Einstein, Mikhail Gorbachev, Coco Chanel.

It is profitable to buy brand products through an authorized dealer. The price range allows you to purchase products up to 2000 euros. A classic women's watch with a mother-of-pearl dial set with 12 diamonds totaling 0,048 carats will cost the buyer 1700 euros.

Rado

In 1957, Schlup & Co launched the first watch collection called RADO. Five years later, improved scratch-resistant products went on sale. In 2009, the Rado True collection received a design award.

The principle of this Swiss brand is to be different from others. That is why in the production of watches special materials and non-standard design are used, original functions are introduced. For the manufacture of its collections, the company uses a rare earth metal - lanthanum, which has found its application in the aviation industry. The latest models for women are adorned with diamonds and feature custom designs. Lovers of rectangular shapes choose the Integral series, barrel-shaped ones - the Sintra line.

Oris

Oris is a famous Swiss company that has been producing watches for over a century. All brand products are divided into the following categories:

1. aviation;
2. classic;
3. diving;
4. motorsport.

The crisis did not stop the production of the company, on the contrary, the company improved its products and reached the peak of popularity. Oris uses precious stones and metals to manufacture its products. Bracelets are usually made of leather or titanium. Some sports models are made of high quality rubber or plastic. Customers appreciate the original design of Oris and choose the brand for its exceptional watch accuracy. Despite the rather high prices, such a purchase will be justified by the quality.

Baume & Mercie

The history of this Swiss brand dates back to the 16th century. Invariance to traditions, maintaining an impeccable reputation and regular improvement of technologies have made the company's products an exemplary luxury product. There are many awards on the trophy shelf of the company.

The brand's collections include models with world time, a triple dial, and chronographs. Products of the Classima series are especially popular. The body material is made of steel. The watch has a sapphire glass. Depending on the color of the dial and strap, you can choose your favorite model for no more than 1900 euros. The brand also offers other collections for women and men:

1. lifton;
2. classima;
3. Hampton.

In 2015, the company launched a new sports style watch and became a partner of the American racing car manufacturer Carroll Shelby International.

Best Swiss Premium and Luxury Watches

Anyone who has a decent amount of money and is ready to spend it on watches of the most popular Swiss brands should refer to the rating of manufacturers, including such famous companies as Omega and Rolex.

Omega

The Swiss wrist watches of the Omega brand are amazing products, ideally made not only in design, but also in the technical field. The company was founded in 1848 and supplied products for the British and American armies at the beginning of the 20th century. For most buyers, this brand is associated with the world-famous movie hero James Bond.

At a price of 7-9 thousand euros, you can buy men's watches from the Speedmaster line. They are made of stainless steel, equipped with automatic winding function, co-axial escapement, tachymeter scale. Such products withstand magnetic fields up to 15000 Gauss. This product has been certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology Metas.

Rolex

Rolex is a world-famous men's watch company, which is rightfully considered the standard of quality. The trademark was registered in 1905 and offers models of classic and professional watches with high precision.

The price of branded products is quite high, not everyone can afford the legendary Rolex chronometers. Some models of the brand are sold for fabulous money, because they were worn by celebrities. So, for Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" at auction they gave more than 17 million dollars. This is the highest cost of a wrist watch, which was included in the Guinness Book of Records. This watch was worn by actor Paul Newman. You can buy original Rolex products through an authorized distributor. They guarantee the absolute authenticity of the product.

Breitling

Breitling produces luxury watches in the Jura. It got its name from the name of the founder Leon Breitling. In 1884, he opened a small watchmaking workshop and laid the foundation for an internationally popular brand that is today a leader in the aviation industry. Modern Breitling products are sold in several fashion series:

1. Navitimer;
2. windrider;
3. Aeromarine;
4. Professional.

All series offer a huge selection of models with original designs. The unchanged features remain the appearance, which imitates the cockpit, contrasting trim, as well as a large body.

Ulysse Nardin

The brand was founded in 1846 in Switzerland. Initially, the company was known as a manufacturer of marine chronometers, now the brand is engaged in the production of wristwatches.

The mechanical products of this company are part of a whole culture. This is confirmed by 18 gold medals that were awarded to the brand at the International Watch Exhibitions, as well as 4 timekeeping awards. The modern owners of the company maintain the exclusivity of the brand, preserve the traditions and the invariable excellent quality that the brilliant predecessors achieved.

Hublot

Our ranking would be incomplete without the well-known brand Hublot, founded at the end of the 20th century by Carlo Crocco. The company was the first to produce a gold watch with a natural rubber strap. Today it supplies titanium, magnet, ceramic, gold and tantalum products. The brand's collections have received awards such as the 2005 Design Prize and the Best Sports Watch Prize.

Mraka became the official timekeeper of the Euro Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria in 2008. Hublot conquers women with gold models adorned with amethysts. Successful men prefer branded products with perfectly matched straps and bracelets. Today there are more than 30 branded salons of the brand and more than 600 points of sale.

Tudor

The brand name is dedicated to the English genus Tudor. The history of the brand begins in 1946. Tudor is a Rolex product. Hans Wildorf wanted to benefit from the recycling of technical advances in the field of case production. In terms of quality and design, Tudor is close to the world brand Rolex. This is a great alternative for someone who is unable to purchase a famous brand watch.

The company produces men's and women's collections, which are known mainly only in Europe. Models of the brand stand out for their versatility and unusual color schemes. These qualities are achieved thanks to the experience of specialists and high technology.