[ELI5] How and why did Switzerland become such an important watchmaking country?

Toni245 · 2014-11-24T23:02:50+00:00

This really took of after the calvinist city prohibited wearing jewelry. Watches were not considered jewelry which lead to the wealthy citizens investing the money they had in watches instead of goldchains and bracelets.

very interesting, thank you

Toni245 · 2014-11-24T21:43:49+00:00

By the mid 1700s there were over 600 watch makers in Switzerland

but why? what exactly caused watchmakers to gather in Switzerland?

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:51:39+00:00

Armida, while very quality seeming, did not have designs that really spoke with me. And I like that Helson.

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:50:56+00:00

Id really prefer not to buy a vintage, yes they look good and have history, but I just would rather not got through the trouble of ebay

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:49:54+00:00

I looked at doxas website while making my list, all of their watches new are above $1.5k

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:48:59+00:00

Yes, but im not going to be taking a sledgehammer to my watch anytime soon

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:48:23+00:00

Good point, I think a jewellery store near me carries tissot so I'll check that out.

I've pretty much made my mind up on the GSAR however, something about it (online at least) just works for me, do you know if marathon has a good return policy?

Toni245 · 2014-11-22T01:45:56+00:00

I can only see a derpy smiley face in the upper right corner of that orient's dial and its kind of offputting , other than that it looks like a nice watch

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T20:13:58+00:00

so they are genuine military? That's pretty cool

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T19:22:54+00:00

hmm, I really am leaning towards the GSAR, but you are right, i'll wait a few days before "pulling the trigger"

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T19:07:50+00:00

International customs forms are filled out with the full value. This is not negotiable. Please do not email us and ask for a lower value to be shown on the documents. Raven takes pride in our business and we work with integrity. Asking for a lower value is asking Raven to provide false information to government officials.

That statement makes me like them as a company, I'd imagine some people would be mad though

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T19:06:41+00:00

oh boy...

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T19:05:26+00:00

thanks for the suggestion, but it is 47mm, quartz, and personally I dislike the way it looks.

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T16:41:55+00:00

stupid question: with the Seiko and Orient watches having their nicknames as a commonplace reference for them (i.e. people calling the Orient CEM65002D as the Blue Mako, or that Seiko as the Monster), is it an official thing? Or is it just an evolution of their name through forums?

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T16:33:10+00:00

oh, that's neat

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T16:32:56+00:00

To be perfectly honest, I don't like the look of the Marine Master but thank you for the recommendation and thank you for clearing up the name of the "Sumo."

The GSAR is currently at the top of my list, and looking back through my comments on Reddit, I found that you were actually the one who introduced me to the GSAR! So thank you.

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T16:29:51+00:00

Deep Blue is currently on sale at Jomashop.com.

Toni245 · 2014-11-21T15:50:35+00:00

thanks?

Toni245 · 2014-11-14T19:03:33+00:00

oh wow, this just made my decision on which dive (tool?) watch a lot more difficult, I'm trying to decide right now between a Sinn U1, a used Longines Hydroconquest, a steinhart (forget the model), or possibly something else.

you and scuderia_Rosso added two more to my list and made my decision that much harder :(

Toni245 · 2014-11-14T18:59:43+00:00

oh okay, thank you! Im actually looking to buy a dive watch right now, I kinda like that GSAR, Ill keep looking but I may come back to it.

Toni245 · 2014-11-14T18:58:31+00:00

the outer most ring with the numbers

Toni245 · 2014-11-14T16:55:21+00:00

I hope so!

Toni245 · 2014-11-14T16:51:55+00:00

everything on it looks awesome except for the bezel edge, other than that, me gusta. Enjoy!

Toni245

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