subject: The Swiss Watch [print this page] Practical reasons pushed for the appearance of the watch industry in Geneva in the middle of the 16th century. Because Jean Calvin decided to ban the jewelry so the jewelers had to come up with something else to do in order to preserve their jobs.
The watch-making industry became very appreciated and recognized in the whole Europe but it also became quite overcrowded. So, some of the watch-makers decided to move to other regions and leave Geneva for good. This town used to produce back in 1790s about 60.000 watches. Nonetheless, the mass production of watches only began in the 20th century. The mass production was possible because of the appearance of changeable parts and the standardization of the manufacturing process.
The wristwatch became more and more popular during World War I when both women and men started to wear it. But the 20th century did not come alone but it brought it with some innovative features such as the LED and LCD display, the watch without battery, the self winding watch and so on. So the watch became even more indispensible because all the new changes. Because of tradition and undeniable experience, the Swiss watches are considered the most powerful and appreciated in the watch-making industry. It is a known fact that the Swiss watches are very reliable and that they don't break down easily.
These watches can be bought everywhere in the world. People are mostly interested in them because they are good watches and because they are affordable. But you shouldn't be surprised if you find a simple and effected Swiss watch near one that is decorated with gemstones. There are timepieces for each taste. Failing to take advantage of the electronic revolution from the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry lost a lot of ground and was seriously affected. But it managed to pull through and more than that, it regained its top ranking.
There are many offers out there and so, the changes of you finding what you are looking for are very big. So you just have to start your research and you will surely find what you are looking for.
