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Referring to the world watch, we surely think of the world-renowned Swiss watch. Swiss watch industry began in the 16th century in Geneva; over the centuries, the Swiss watch has gradually established its king status in watch kingdom in the world with its excellent quality, exquisite craft, rich variety. How to choose a Swiss watch in accord with one’s wishes? What matter do we need to pay attention to?

First, we need to learn about the Swiss watch brands.

Patek Philippe, is known as ” the blue-blood aristocracy in watch” . Although there is not complex movement nor gorgeous appearance, even not diamonds or precious stones on the cover of men watches, it always insists on hommade movement and limited production. Patek Philippe is born with elegant and restrained aristocratic.

Vacheron Constantin, is extremely well in its movement and outer-case craft and is always limited produced, particularly its Malte hollow watch.

Audemars Piguet, whose most classical style is ” Royal Oak” . it is characterized by a regular octagon case. There are eight decorative screws in these eight corners, which makes it very rough and masculine. Its price is comparatively high and usually it is only on sale in Hendry or King jewels.

JLC, is famous for its pure-mechanical-manufactured movement in the world, even other well-known brands also use its movement. The 101 movement of JLC is the smallest pure mechanical movement in the world.

Breguet, known as ” king of watch” , all styles of which are precious metal outer-case made from above 18k gold and mainly with crocodile leather strap. The dial is usually treated with silver, which is very beautiful.

Blancpain, is the oldest extant and oldest watch brand, which was built in 1735.

IWC, the quality of whose movement is very good and the shape design is with its own characteristics. First, the case is round, followed by a big dial, martial arts can be seen in simple; it is ideal for men to wear. It classical collections such as Da Vinci collection, Portuguese collection, and Portofino collection both are very professional, not make itself widely known but full of style.

Rolex, the quality of whose movement is superior, durable and reliable. Although Rolex almost never manufactures watches with complex function, it is very famous for its durability and accuracy. Besides, it has been the favourite of the secondary watch market, with an excellent store of value.

Piaget, whose high price mainly depends on its use of a lot of diamonds and precious stones as inlaying. Piaget is not good at manufacturing movement on its own, instead, usually uses others’. However, it makes special efforts and puts money in outer-case design and material selecting.

Second, we should pay attention when we choose one.

Check whether it can swing automatically. Gently hold the stop watch of relaxed spring in hand, slowly wind it, stare at the second hand at the same time. The second hand should rotate at the beginning of winding, if not, it is sub-standard.

Check the sound of the watch in a variety of locations. After a few laps winding, leave the watch surface face up, down, left and right, listen to whether its frequency in different location is consistent to the beat. After being winded fully, the sound is clear and melodious and without any noise.

Stir hand test. It is neither too loose nor too tight when stir the hand, but if stir toward the opposite direction, the second hand will stop or walk in the opposite direction, which is a normal phenomenon.

In the day when mobile phone is prevalent as timekeeping device, owning one Swiss watch can reflect your personal life taste. Carefully pick, you will find one style perfectly fits you.