Me And My Swiss Watch

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 and their thrust for perfection is continuous as they keep on creating watches with great workmanship.

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 in for a challenge these days, not with co-watchmakers but against fakes. Luxury watches like Rolex, Cartier, and Omega are especially a favorite. A number of these watches are sold among 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. When your brand is famous for quality workmanship, profit becomes automatic. To prevent further damage, bilateral treaties were signed between Switzerland and other European countries to ensure 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 service records of Rolex keep the list of the Rolex serial number. 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 mens watch can't.

The Swiss brand Breitling is a preferred choice for those who want to use reliable watch in extreme weather conditions. 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 wrist watch is ideal for adventurers, pilots, explorers, the risk takers who may find the watch a device for help. It was reported by Reuters that the two British pilots, Steve Brooks and Hugh Quentin-Smith, were saved after crashing their helicopter in Antarctica. Signals were being sent from their watches.

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? We all know Swiss watches are meant to really make the grade.