Japan vs. Switzerland

For me it's less about countries, and more about individual watches. Not all Swiss, Japanese, German, Chinese, etc., watches are equal to one another.

Distinction should be in design and build quality. Not in a label at the bottom of the dial.

Yeah, great watches can come from anywhere these days. I don't worry too much about country of origin, but variety is always a good thing.

Yup… Japan

Build quality will have more to do with the company than the country of origin. That said, I typically prefer the Japanese design language to the Swiss, though I own plenty of both.

Most of my watches are from Japan but that does not mean that I overlook other countries. It just depends on the style, quality, what you get for the price, things like that😎

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yes..but you then have German that are excellent. I have to give Grand Seiko the best faces though JMO..Enjoy the hobby

Swiss made, meant something at one time.

It means something still, but not as much as it used to. Just like 'Made in USA'.

Have a look at this.

https://youtu.be/ozCVELMzgws?si=5awJZLQVBTQTHJal

Swiss made isn't what it use to be.

I’m with you, but you need to focus on Grand Seiko and Kurono.

Japan all the way

But, as good as JDM watches are, they don’t quite reach Rolex heights.

I personally focus more on the watch company, and their quality and their tradition. You do pay up for swiss made but you can't deny the quality is there. With the exception of Grand seiko, there has to be a reason the market is willing to pay. I'll prove it to you, care to trade your seiko for my Breitling?

My Swiss Quartz second hands land on the indices more closely than my Japanese ones do.

Good is good. Don’t care where is from.

I have 3 Swiss made sellita sw200-1 watches I paid under $550 a piece for. Two of them run at less than +1 sec a day on the arm... Those two are also18 k gold or bronze cases. I just can't agree with your statement when it comes to watches in the less than $600 range.

Personally I think japanese watches are the best.

Wow what watches did you get? That timekeeping is incredible

Which Swiss quartz?

Personally, I am more a fan of the Japanese watchmaking ethos. The incredible dedication, focus, and craftsmanship that goes into Japanese watches, from the humble GShock DW-5600 to the height of luxury Grand Seiko White Birch, you can really sense the effort behind those watches. I think about the over 200 prototypes over years it took to develop the GShock right down to GS growing their own quartz crystals to ensure the highest standards and performance.

Simply incredible...

That's something that resonates with me personally, and why my collection has been steadily moving to more Japanese and less Swiss watches.

I love my Seamaster - we've been through a lot together. But it's my last remaining Swiss Made watch and will likely be the last one in my watchbox.

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Each and every other question like this should be answered with this one video. And then we can move on.

The only Swiss made watches I have are vintage, relatively cheap ones. They are all pre 70s still going strong and look decent too. These watches to me are from an era that you can more readily attach the two words Swiss and quality.

I have many modern Japanese manufactured watches and they are all excellently built (bar a Blue Angels Nighthawk, it's seconds hand missing markers). They are also great value for money which for me is the second most important criteria after looks in a watch purchase decision. That's why I have not one modern Swiss made watch.

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It depends on the watch. Can’t generalize.

As a general rule my experience tells me that if it’s made in Japan it’s usually better, more reliable and cheaper to purchase than a comparable item made in Europe. However, I have plenty of items from both….

I just checked my Swiss made limited edition sub noma Invicta with sw200 and it's running g +2.6 seconds a day as well. I bought it used for $225

Actually, I think made in the USA does mean something. As far as a I know, a watch has to have 100% of the parts manufactured and assembled in America in order to get that distinction. It’s the strictest origin standard in the world. Fine Timepiece Solutions is working hard to earn that distinction someday.