The Swiss watch producers

More than half of the watches sold worldwide come from Switzerland. Swiss Made corresponds to a high quality and excellent quality, which has its price.
The coveted models are produced mainly in the Jura. Here, Chaux de Fonds has become the secret capital of Swiss watchmaking. The region around Solothurn and Biel is now referred to as „Land of Precision or Watch Valley“. Also in the clock metropolis Geneva and in the canton Schaffhausen at the German border important and renowned manufacturers are resident.
The range of ladies watches with Swiss work ranges from the trendy Swatch, over the classic Swiss Tissot to the sporty Certina. The high-end segment includes modern timepieces by Calvin Klein, as well as elegant watches by Longines or Eber. For example, companies such as Baume & Mercier, Maurice Lacroix, Mondaine, Escada, Luminox, Wenger, Rado, Fortis, Hanowa or Mido are also represented. Cheaper, however, are the ladies watches of the Swatch brand. The Swiss watch giant repeatedly adapts its colorful and flat plastic cases to the current trend in jewelery and watch design. Affordable prices and constant change in design allow women of all ages to wear a swatch.

The clock functions
In search of a suitable ladies watch for the everyday life material and weight of the product are crucial. Sporty active women pay particular attention to the wearing comfort and water resistance for swimming of at least 10 bar. The watch design itself is the focus of attention, especially on special occasions. But the variety of Swiss ladies‘ watches also has different functions.
As insensitive and precise prove quartz watches. Its fully automatic mechanism is based on quartz crystals, which are vibrated by an electrical pulse. In this way, they move a tiny stepper motor and set the hands in motion. A battery change of the electromechanical clocks is required every 12 to 18 months.
In an automatic watch, the drive is via a spring. That is why experts speak of a mechanical clockworkin which the spring pulls up when carried by a rotor by itself. The advantages are easy handling, smooth running and longevity. Automatic women’s watches are more sensitive than quartz watches, but they are also easier to repair.
A hand-wound watch requires regular turning of the crown. The resulting spring tension drives the mechanical gears of the clock. These models have to be raised almost every day, which some watch lovers feel uncomfortable.
Analog watches with stop function are called chronographs. Characteristic of these ladies‘ watches is a rotatable ring on the case, which is decorated with different stones. In addition, there are multifunctional models with date display, visible balance or second time zone.

The materials used
As shockproof and unbreakable proves plastic glass. Slight scratches can be eliminated with a polish. Crystal glass is most commonly used for watches because the material is less prone to scratches and can be replaced more easily when needed. luxury Watchesare equipped with high quality sapphire crystal. This extraordinary material is five times harder than gemstones, so scratches on sapphire crystal have no chance.
For the sports area is a housing made of plastic or rubber. Stainless steel housings are stainless due to their chromium content. Manufacturers offer cases of this material in various metallic shades, as well as with a matte or glossy surface. It is distinguished in case sizes of 30 to 39 mm, 40 to 45 mm and 46 to 50 cm.
Many watch straps are made of easy-care and skin-friendly artificial or real leather. Durable and resistant are bracelets made of stainless steel, which are not suitable for nickel allergy. Alternatives to stainless steel are materials such as titanium, ceramic, plastic or rubber.