Watch Designers: A Long Time Tradition

Watches have been around since the 17^th century.  After the 1920’s the wristwatch became popular. Ever since there have been many watch designers. Some have been around for decades. Since then watches have been considered more than just a timepiece, they have become a fashion statement. The longest operating watch company is Gallet, a high-end Swiss manufacturer dating back to 1826. The most popular watch in The United States is Rolex. Rolex was founded in 1905. Some of Rolex innovations are:

·         The “Oyster”, the world's first waterproof wristwatch was created in 1926.

·         The automatically changing date on the dial came from Rolex watch makers.

·         The first wristwatch to show dual time zones was another innovation.

·         Chronometer certification for a wristwatch was earned by the Rolex watch makers.

The top ten watch designers preferred in the United States in 2012 are as follows:

1.       Rolex

2.       Omega

3.       Breitling

4.       Patek Philippe

5.       Panerai

6.       IWC

7.       AudemarsPiguet

8.       Jaeger-LeCoultre

9.       TAG Heuer

1.       Cartier

In choosing your first fine jewelry watch, you should consider why you want to buy one. There are many reasons you could want a designer watch including adding a distinct touch to your business attire, or maybe you just like luxury items.  Whatever your reason you should consider consulting with a professional on which direction to take.