Swiss Watch Making

The Swiss are known for several things: their incredible chocolates, their political neutrality, their impeccable banking systems, and their time pieces. All of which, one can say, are specialized, precise and reliable.

The history of Swiss watch making dates back to Geneva in the 1500s when Jean Calvin, an influential French Protestant Theologian, banned the wearing of all types of jeweleries. This forced the jewellers into focusing their art into something else, thus giving birth to the art we all know now as Swiss Watch Makers. Before the turn of the century, watch makers from Geneva has developed the art of making watches, Swiss watches were then now reputed for being of high quality. Watchmakers then created a Watchmakers' Guild of Geneva.

Centuries had passed, the tradition of making high quality watches with exquisite craftsmanship has been instilled in the art and craft of Swiss watch making. The Swiss watch making industry is now known for their innovation, craftsmanship and precision and is the leader in the world watch market.

The Swiss watch making industry, being an industry that has stood the test of time, takes a leading position in the Swiss economic industry and is currently one of Switzerland's most successful industries.