I will go for the most aesthetically pleasing/bang for the buck/super duper deal watch i can find when on the hunt. Country of original doesnt really play into the purchase formula for me.
Honestly I never see how a country of origin matters when it comes to watches. Just like I never think about the origin of a diamond when it comes picking an engagement ring.
I picked Switzerland. But that’s because Japan needs to encourage more brand watch making. What do Mido, Rolex, Longines, and JLC have in common? They all have different founders of the brand in a free market.
Japan seems to have an oligarch that rules for the established brand names. I am sure there is a ton of talented watch makers in Japan. But it seems near impossible to compete there. I think Germany is probably gonna take 2nd place once people get tired of Citizen and Seiko. Germany is the best example of a free market in Horology in the modern era.
I picked Switzerland. But that’s because Japan needs to encourage more brand watch making. What do Mido, Rolex, Longines, and JLC have in common? They all have different founders of the brand in a free market.
Japan seems to have an oligarch that rules for the established brand names. I am sure there is a ton of talented watch makers in Japan. But it seems near impossible to compete there. I think Germany is probably gonna take 2nd place once people get tired of Citizen and Seiko. Germany is the best example of a free market in Horology in the modern era.
I think Japanese are treating watch as a commodity instead of a mechanized art, unlike Swiss. But that also means that their watch are generally cheaper, which I also liked.
Chose Japan because my favorite watch rn is a GS. Germany has always been a high contender but I don't make Lange money yet. Britain has been garnering momentum too, fighting for the top in my collection as well. 😅
There is no go-to country for me... I like brands based on their offerings.
HOWEVER, I will admit to not liking Sinn when I first got into watches because they were from Germany. I kept seeing their ads saying the watches were made from U-Boat recycled material and my dumb ass thought they were recycling old Nazi submarines lol
Like... why would they advertise that stuff?!?!?!?
So yeah, I'm good with them now... and wouldn't mind a 556.
The country of origin doesn't really matter much to me.
I would by reflex no country of origin for me but I have to honestly admit that there is a slight inclination towards Swiss made watches. If you put 10 exactly the same watch in front of me and tell me they are each from 10 different countries, I would pick the one from Switzerland.
Sorry. I am not well informed. Which mid tier swiss brands are made in China?
Glycine, Ernst Borel, basically just look at those little Swiss brands with a Chinese parent company. They'll outsource some parts in China and assemble it in Switzerland.
Country of origin is hazy when most watches are made in China. Even mid tier swiss brands are made there.
No they aren't. The Swiss clamped down on that a few years ago so now the vast majority of parts and all assembly is done in Switzerland. This applies to all watches that are listed as Swiss made.
I'll answered Swiss but my caveat is it depends upon the brand. I'll gladly take anything the Swatch Group produces but there are some Swiss brands I am less than fond of. My second choice are German watches produced in Glasshutte. Nomos is a good example of the later. I know that a lot of people are big fans of Japanese watches however when it comes to mechanical/automatic movements, I find the Japanese behind the Europeans, Grand Seiko included. Japanese quartz and solar movements are fantastic, btw.
A, B & C have really established themselves as watchmaking epicenters. Some good watches are produced in Great Britain, USA, Italy, China, Russia, India and elsewhere but they are scarce. I don't really think that the origin matters too much. If the piece is worthy of buying, I'll buy it.
No they aren't. The Swiss clamped down on that a few years ago so now the vast majority of parts and all assembly is done in Switzerland. This applies to all watches that are listed as Swiss made.
I don't see any difference. The 60% value was what I knew. But that includes the cost of QC to ensure "Swiss quality". So components manufacturing can be done in China since the assembly part can be made to add to 60% of the total value. It's a loose standard.
I don't see any difference. The 60% value was what I knew. But that includes the cost of QC to ensure "Swiss quality". So components manufacturing can be done in China since the assembly part can be made to add to 60% of the total value. It's a loose standard.
Shall we debate? 😀
Sixty percent of all content is significant or "vast majority". Extending that to all components, not just the movements, is "clamping down". Sounds more like a semantic difference, if you get my drift.
While I'm at it, let me relate an almost amusing story. Here in the States (I always forget we are international around here) Shinola has been seeking to make themselves the "Hermes of America" for a long time and launched with the advertising campaign about proudly being "Made in America". So naturally we have acquired several of their watches pretty much since they started. Have to support US watches, right? Now we know that they assembled ebauches from Europe to power their watches but everything else was US produced, right? Fast forward to when my wife Malachite dial Runwell needed a battery so off to Wilson Watches it went for service. Low and behold we go to pick it up and Gary comes from the back and say you have to see this and shows is a picture of the inside of the case back where it is stamped, "Made in China". Ay carumba! We got a giggle out of it. So much for Made in the USA. 🤣
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I honestly enjoy all of these equally, and couldn’t pick one over another.
I will go for the most aesthetically pleasing/bang for the buck/super duper deal watch i can find when on the hunt. Country of original doesnt really play into the purchase formula for me.
Country of origin is the least of my considerations when I pick up a watch.
Honestly I never see how a country of origin matters when it comes to watches. Just like I never think about the origin of a diamond when it comes picking an engagement ring.
Watches that speak to me most, making the strongest impression just happen to be Swiss made, then Japan. I’d totally be ok if the order was reversed…🤙
I picked Switzerland. But that’s because Japan needs to encourage more brand watch making. What do Mido, Rolex, Longines, and JLC have in common? They all have different founders of the brand in a free market.
Japan seems to have an oligarch that rules for the established brand names. I am sure there is a ton of talented watch makers in Japan. But it seems near impossible to compete there. I think Germany is probably gonna take 2nd place once people get tired of Citizen and Seiko. Germany is the best example of a free market in Horology in the modern era.
I picked Switzerland. But that’s because Japan needs to encourage more brand watch making. What do Mido, Rolex, Longines, and JLC have in common? They all have different founders of the brand in a free market.
Japan seems to have an oligarch that rules for the established brand names. I am sure there is a ton of talented watch makers in Japan. But it seems near impossible to compete there. I think Germany is probably gonna take 2nd place once people get tired of Citizen and Seiko. Germany is the best example of a free market in Horology in the modern era.
I think Japanese are treating watch as a commodity instead of a mechanized art, unlike Swiss. But that also means that their watch are generally cheaper, which I also liked.
Country of origin is hazy when most watches are made in China. Even mid tier swiss brands are made there.
judging watches by their country of origin... Is it racisme ? 🤔😁
All three if I like the watch ! No particular preference for a country of origin !
Country of origin has never been a factor for me.
So far, China
Nigeria. Guy on fb sold me an RM worth $250,000 for only $20K!
Wired the money immediately, and now waiting for the watch!
Chose Japan because my favorite watch rn is a GS. Germany has always been a high contender but I don't make Lange money yet. Britain has been garnering momentum too, fighting for the top in my collection as well. 😅
Country of origin is hazy when most watches are made in China. Even mid tier swiss brands are made there.
Sorry. I am not well informed. Which mid tier swiss brands are made in China?
Well...since I'm ga-ga over the Muhle Glashutte SAR collection, yay Germany?
Well...since I'm ga-ga over the Muhle Glashutte SAR collection, yay Germany?
Muhle Glashutte are cool
There is no go-to country for me... I like brands based on their offerings.
HOWEVER, I will admit to not liking Sinn when I first got into watches because they were from Germany. I kept seeing their ads saying the watches were made from U-Boat recycled material and my dumb ass thought they were recycling old Nazi submarines lol
Like... why would they advertise that stuff?!?!?!?
So yeah, I'm good with them now... and wouldn't mind a 556.
The country of origin doesn't really matter much to me.
China. Value for money
Country is not something that I really look for, but I like a lot of older Russian designs.
I would by reflex no country of origin for me but I have to honestly admit that there is a slight inclination towards Swiss made watches. If you put 10 exactly the same watch in front of me and tell me they are each from 10 different countries, I would pick the one from Switzerland.
Sorry. I am not well informed. Which mid tier swiss brands are made in China?
Glycine, Ernst Borel, basically just look at those little Swiss brands with a Chinese parent company. They'll outsource some parts in China and assemble it in Switzerland.
Country of origin is hazy when most watches are made in China. Even mid tier swiss brands are made there.
No they aren't. The Swiss clamped down on that a few years ago so now the vast majority of parts and all assembly is done in Switzerland. This applies to all watches that are listed as Swiss made.
I'll answered Swiss but my caveat is it depends upon the brand. I'll gladly take anything the Swatch Group produces but there are some Swiss brands I am less than fond of. My second choice are German watches produced in Glasshutte. Nomos is a good example of the later. I know that a lot of people are big fans of Japanese watches however when it comes to mechanical/automatic movements, I find the Japanese behind the Europeans, Grand Seiko included. Japanese quartz and solar movements are fantastic, btw.
A, B & C have really established themselves as watchmaking epicenters. Some good watches are produced in Great Britain, USA, Italy, China, Russia, India and elsewhere but they are scarce. I don't really think that the origin matters too much. If the piece is worthy of buying, I'll buy it.
No they aren't. The Swiss clamped down on that a few years ago so now the vast majority of parts and all assembly is done in Switzerland. This applies to all watches that are listed as Swiss made.
This is the reference I see: http://www.fhs.swiss/eng/strengthening.html
I don't see any difference. The 60% value was what I knew. But that includes the cost of QC to ensure "Swiss quality". So components manufacturing can be done in China since the assembly part can be made to add to 60% of the total value. It's a loose standard.
Regardless, unless you are buying higher end, your watch case and bracelet are made in China. Possibly your dial as well.
This is the reference I see: http://www.fhs.swiss/eng/strengthening.html
I don't see any difference. The 60% value was what I knew. But that includes the cost of QC to ensure "Swiss quality". So components manufacturing can be done in China since the assembly part can be made to add to 60% of the total value. It's a loose standard.
Shall we debate? 😀
Sixty percent of all content is significant or "vast majority". Extending that to all components, not just the movements, is "clamping down". Sounds more like a semantic difference, if you get my drift.
While I'm at it, let me relate an almost amusing story. Here in the States (I always forget we are international around here) Shinola has been seeking to make themselves the "Hermes of America" for a long time and launched with the advertising campaign about proudly being "Made in America". So naturally we have acquired several of their watches pretty much since they started. Have to support US watches, right? Now we know that they assembled ebauches from Europe to power their watches but everything else was US produced, right? Fast forward to when my wife Malachite dial Runwell needed a battery so off to Wilson Watches it went for service. Low and behold we go to pick it up and Gary comes from the back and say you have to see this and shows is a picture of the inside of the case back where it is stamped, "Made in China". Ay carumba! We got a giggle out of it. So much for Made in the USA. 🤣