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06 Jul Swiss watch making and luxury hiking

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The history of Swiss watch making spans back four centuries. The great minds of this industry created the first quartz watch, the first water-resistant wrist watch, the world’s thinnest wristwatch, the world’s smallest wristwatch, the world’s most expensive watch… you get the picture.

Exclusivity, beauty and quality

Delve into Swiss watch making culture today and you’ll find a die-hard, almost cult-like following. It’s easy to get caught up in these beautiful and creative objects. Fine watches hold their value, have a vintage following and are practical and beautiful at the same time.

It is not unusual to think of buying a Swiss watch when travelling here. However, it is not always as easy as it seems. There are limited editions, the companies do not make many pieces and competition to purchase is fierce.

A short history of Swiss watch making

So how did it all begin? When the French Huguenots fled persecution in France in around 1517 they came to Switzerland. With them they brought their clock and watch making skills. This influx of skilled refugees helped transform the reputation of Geneva into a city known for its high quality watch making. At the same time, as part of the reformation there was heavy regulation into people’s lives and wearing jewellery was forbidden. Et voilà:

the skilled goldsmiths and enamellers who had expertise in beautiful design and craft started to work with the watchmakers to create clocks and watches. By the end of the 17th century people were allowed to wear jewellery again and in a short time the Swiss watches produced in Geneva were not just known for their quality but also for their beauty.

Keeping your feet on the ground

We find the Swiss watch making game goes well with mountain hiking, which helps keep your feet on the ground so to speak. So next time you are planning a hiking adventure with us, why not take a little tour of the Swiss watch headquarters too? There is something magical about seeing the skill level that is observed in the production on these beautiful time keepers. A little watch making experience is not just shopping, it is intertwined with the history of the country.

We look forward to planning your luxury hiking and watch making trip around the country.

Warm regards from the mountains,

Danielle

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