Top 16 Swiss watch brands

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

There is no single rating for Swiss watches. It is updated annually, brand names change depending on new products, fashion trends and audience. Before buying a Swiss watch, you should decide not only on the price category and design, but also on the brand.

How to choose the best watch

Not all watch models can be classified as Swiss. As a rule, these are products in which the Swiss most precise mechanism is installed, and assembly and testing were carried out in Switzerland. You can distinguish a fake by the following features:

1. too low price;

2. lack of a branded printed passport;

3. the presence of the inscription Geneva or Geneve.

It is advised to choose a Swiss watch according to the following criteria:

1. Human status. Among people of a certain circle, a representative class watch is in demand. The powerful, the rich and the famous choose gold, platinum models with expensive jewelry.

2. Financial opportunities. The price of a Swiss watch starts from 10 thousand rubles and sometimes reaches several million rubles.

3. Lifestyle. The models for sports and business people are very different.

4. Design preferences. Usually men choose classic black or white. Women love gold and silver jewelry with stones and decorative elements.

5. Functionality needs. Among the popular functions of recent years are repeater, chronograph, dynamometer, calendar, heart rate monitor.

Anyone who is thinking about buying a watch should first decide how much he is willing to spend on it. There are many models with different price tags, which depend on the brand awareness, the complexity and accuracy of the movement, and the presence of precious metals and stones. Some of them only periodically release affordable collections, while others supply models at a reasonable cost every year.

Rating of the brands of the best Swiss watches

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Feature
The best Swiss watches up to 30,000 rubles	1	Tissot	synonymous with precision, experience and knowledge
	2	Raymond	Swiss precision and graceful shapes
	3	Alpina	recognizable style and durability
	4	MIDO	timeless design
The best Swiss watches – budget up to 100,000 rubles	1	Maurice lacroix	age-old tradition and high technology
	2	TAG	watchmaker
	3	Longines	ideal value for money
	4	RADO	unique design and recognizable style
	5	Oris	trouble-free mechanism developed over the centuries
	6	Baume & Mercie	centuries of experience and functionality
The best Swiss watches – budget from 150,000 rubles	1	Omega	elite and high quality brand
	2	Rolex	world renowned standard of quality
	3	Breitling	experience of brilliant predecessors
	4	Ulysse nardin	the highest quality according to unchanging traditions
	5	Hublot	a combination of watchmaking art and tradition
	6	Tudor	worthy alternative to Rolex

The best Swiss watches up to 30,000 rubles

Some brands offer Swiss watches at quite affordable prices (10-30 thousand rubles). The cost of the product is usually reduced through the use of mineral glass instead of sapphire, as well as the use of simple mechanisms.

Tissot

Rating: 4.9

The Swiss brand Tissot began its production in 1853. Today it supplies high quality products to over 150 countries around the world. Since its inception, the brand has received several awards at various exhibitions, including the gold medal in Geneva, the grand prize of the watch industry in Paris.

The most popular Tissot collections include:

1. T-Sport – models that are dedicated to certain sports;

2. T-Classic – products with a classic design;

3. Touch Collection – the latest developments with many functions.

Today, you can easily buy a brand watch at a price of 20 thousand rubles. Such models have a steel case and strap, a quartz movement and an arrow dial. Customers note the convenient lock of the bracelet, which does not unfasten itself, and the universal design allows them to be worn under any clothes.

Raymond

Rating: 4.8

Raymond designs have national characteristics and are very diverse. They are the result of the work of a true Swiss who has devoted many years to his work for the benefit of all who value quality and aesthetics. With his strong character, Raymond Well 'revived' the watch industry when it crashed.

Each Raymond collection has its own personality and Swiss style, which is why the brand has already become part of the image of many successful and famous people. For 25-30 thousand you can buy a quartz watch with a gilded steel case and a leather strap.

Alpina

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the ranking is occupied by a brand founded in 1883. Its founder was Gottlieb Huazer, who heads the watchmaker corporation in Switzerland. The brand has been producing sports watches for several decades, and today it continues to produce similar models, but with the addition of classic elements.

Alpina Swiss watches combine 4 basic qualities:

1. stainless steel body;

2. shock resistance;

3. anti-magnetism;

4. waterproofness.

The company's specialists took care of the originality of each model and incomparable accuracy. Among the presented models there are both high-tech smart products and classic versions. Women's watches are usually made in light colors and decorated with iridescent rhinestones and delicate patterns. The men's models are equipped with a quartz movement and are made in dark colors. Customers appreciate that the brand never deviates from its traditions, but at the same time it is constantly developing and improving.

MIDO

Rating: 4.8

MIDO G. Schären & Co was founded by the famous watchmaker George Sheren in 1918. Today this brand is deservedly considered one of the leading brands in the watch industry. This is due to the creation of high quality models. MIDO is a partner of the International Union of Architects, and therefore devotes its models to various architectural structures. A real breakthrough was the introduction of an electronic watch in 1970. In the 90s, the brand launched products that act as a personal bodyguard and sound an alarm if needed.

Since 1985 MIDO belongs to the Swatch Group, which employs more than 20 thousand specialists. The brand uses ETA movements, provides the best standards of precision and quality. After assembly, each product is thoroughly tested. Low prices have made the brand especially popular. The brand has more than 2 thousand dealers in 70 countries.

The best Swiss watches – budget up to 100,000 rubles

Anyone with a thousand euros at their disposal can discover the world of quality Swiss watches. You should start with popular models of famous brands.

Maurice lacroix

Rating: 4.9

This category is opened by Maurice Lacroix, renowned worldwide for its unsurpassed quality. Watches of this brand can be purchased only from an authorized distributor, their offices are located all over the world. Product development is rigorously tested and the latest scientific advances are applied when parts are used. Experience and craftsmanship have been passed down by watchmakers from generation to generation.

Each year the company produces more than 150 thousand high quality watch masterpieces. She is behind the project of the first watch with mechanical memory. Recently, the firm has been actively collaborating with famous people such as Justin Rose, Bob Geldof, and Jimmy Wales. In 2014, the brand signed a sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona.

TAG

Rating: 4.9

Every year, the TAG Heuer brand captures the imagination of customers around the world. The company is part of a large luxury goods concern, and its name originated from the name of the founder, Edward Hoyer. A lot of new products constantly appear in the model range of the company. Especially popular:

1. inexpensive watches at affordable Formula-1 prices;

2. reliable Link products;

3. sports models Aquaracer and Professional Sport.

TAG is one of the top four sellers along with other members of our ranking: Omega, Rolex and Cartier. For about 85 thousand rubles, you can buy a women's watch made of stainless steel, with a sapphire crystal, which is equipped with an anti-reflective coating. Stylish models of the brand have a date display, a screw-down crown, and a ceramic bezel.

Longines

Rating: 4.8

The company begins its history back in 1832, but the trade mark was registered only half a century later. In 1905, Longines began mass production of wristwatches, completely rebuilding the factory and changing the form of government. In 1960, the brand introduced the world to the world's thinnest quartz watch, just 1.98 mm thick. Today, the brand's products are the most accurate and reliable in Longines' history. Famous owners of watches of this brand were Albert Einstein, Mikhail Gorbachev, Coco Chanel.

You can profitably buy brand products through an authorized dealer. The price range allows you to purchase products up to 100 thousand rubles. A classic women's watch with a mother-of-pearl dial adorned with 12 diamonds with a total weight of 0.048 carats will cost the buyer 95,000 rubles.

RADO

Rating: 4.8

In 1957, Schlup & Co launched the first watch collection called RADO. Five years later, improved scratch-resistant products went on sale. In 2009, the Rado True collection received a design award.

The principle of this Swiss brand is to be different from others. That is why special materials and non-standard design are used in the manufacture of watches, and original functions are introduced. For the manufacture of its collections, the company uses a rare earth metal – lanthanum, which has found its application in the aviation industry. The latest models for women are adorned with diamonds and feature a custom design. Lovers of rectangular shapes choose the Integral series, barrel-shaped ones – the Sintra line.

Oris

Rating: 4.7

Oris is a famous Swiss company that has been producing watches for over a century. All brand products are divided into the following categories:

1. aviation;

2. classic;

3. diving;

4. motorsport.

The crisis did not stop the production of the company, on the contrary, the company improved its products and reached the peak of popularity. “Oris” uses precious stones and metals for production. Bracelets are usually made of leather or titanium. Some sports models are made of high quality rubber or plastic. Customers celebrate Oris' original design and choose the brand for its exceptional precision. Despite the rather high prices, such a purchase will be justified by the quality.

Baume & Mercie

Rating: 4.7

The history of this Swiss brand dates back to the 16th century. The invariability of traditions, the maintenance of an impeccable reputation and the regular improvement of technologies have made the company's products an exemplary luxury product. There are many awards on the trophy shelf of the company.

The brand's collections include models with world time, triple dials, chronographs. Particularly popular are the Classima products. The body material is made of steel. The watch has a sapphire crystal. Depending on the color of the dial and the strap, you can choose the model you like no more than 95 thousand rubles. The brand also offers other collections for women and men:

1. Lifton;

2. Classima;

3. Hampton.

In 2015, the firm launched a new sporty watch and partnered with American racing car manufacturer Carroll Shelby International.

The best Swiss watches – budget from 150,000 rubles

Anyone who has a decent amount and is ready to spend it on watches of the most popular Swiss brands should refer to the rating of manufacturers, including such famous companies as Omega and Rolex.

Omega

Rating: 4.9

Swiss watches of the Omega brand are amazing products, ideally executed not only in design, but also in technical field. The company was founded in 1848 and supplied products for the British and American armies at the beginning of the 20th century. Most buyers associate this brand with the world famous movie hero James Bond.

At a price of 400-500 thousand rubles, you can buy a men's watch of the Speedmaster line. They are made of stainless steel, equipped with an automatic winding function, coaxial escapement, tachymeter scale. Such products withstand magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss. This product is certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology Metas.

Rolex

Rating: 4.9

Rolex is a world-famous men's watch company, which is rightfully considered the standard of quality. The trade mark was registered in 1905 and offers models of classic and professional watches with high precision.

The price of branded products is quite high, not everyone can afford the legendary chronometers from Rolex. Some of the brand's models sell for fabulous money because they have been worn by celebrities. So, for the Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman' at auction gave more than $ 17 million. This is the highest cost of a wristwatch that entered the Guinness Book of Records. This watch was worn by actor Paul Newman. You can buy original Rolex products through an authorized distributor. They guarantee the absolute authenticity of the product.

Breitling

Rating: 4.8

Breitling produces luxury watches in the Jura. It got its name from the surname of the founder Leon Breitling. In 1884, he opened a small watchmaker's workshop and laid the foundation for a world-famous brand that is today a leader in the aviation industry. Modern Breitling products are available in several fashion series:

1. Navitimer;

2. Windrider;

3. Aeromarine;

4. Professional.

All series offer a huge selection of models with original designs. Unchanged features remain the appearance, which imitates the cockpit, contrasting trim, and a large hull.

Ulysse nardin

Rating: 4.8

The brand was founded in Switzerland in 1846. Initially, the company was known as a manufacturer of marine chronometers, now the brand is engaged in the production of wristwatches.

The mechanical products of this company are part of a whole culture. This is confirmed by 18 gold medals, which were awarded to the brand at the International watch exhibitions, as well as 4 thousand awards for timekeeping. The modern owners of the company maintain the exclusivity of the brand, preserve the traditions and the invariable excellent quality achieved by the brilliant predecessors.

Hublot

Rating: 4.7

Our rating would be incomplete without the well-known Hublot brand, founded at the end of the 20th century by Karl Krokk. The company was the first to launch a gold watch with a natural rubber strap. Today it supplies titanium, magnet, ceramic, gold and tantalum products. The brand's collections have been honored with awards such as the 2005 Design Prize and the Best Sports Watch.

Mraka became the official timekeeper of the Euro Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria in 2008. Hublot conquers women with gold models decorated with amethysts. Successful men prefer branded products with perfectly matched straps and bracelets. Today there are more than 30 brand salons and more than 600 points of sale.

Tudor

Rating: 4.7

The brand name is dedicated to the English Tudor family. The history of the brand begins in 1946. Tudor is a Rolex product. Hans Wildorf wanted to benefit from the recycling of technical advances in the production of enclosures. In terms of quality and design, the Tudor is close to the world brand Rolex. This is a great alternative for those who are unable to purchase watches from the famous brand.

The company produces men's and women's collections, which are known mainly only in Europe. The brand's models stand out for their versatility and unusual color solutions. These qualities are achieved thanks to the experience of specialists and high technologies.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.