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Swiss watchmakers have created a niche for themselves across the world. They are considered the finest watchmakers. Swiss made luxury watches like Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Omega are considered an investment, whose value would appreciate over time. An old Rolex or a Patek have even fetched more than a million dollars in auction. Let's check out some popular Swiss watches in India.
Victorinox is the official knife manufacturer & supplier for the Swiss Army. They entered the watchmaking industry in 1989. Just like other Swiss watches, Victorinox ensures that it delivers on elegance, quality, and durability. They are family owned and one of the few independent Swiss watch companies left in the market. Their watches undergo an extensive check before reaching the retailers. The watches are Start at Rs. 20000 and range till Rs. 80000 on most online stores.
Longines is a luxury watch company which was founded back in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz and operates in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. The Longines brand is owned by the Swatch group & has been endorsed by popular celebrities like Kate Winslet internationally and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in India. In India, you can find them at a starting price of around Rs. 55000 online. The Longines winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark by any watchmaker. The logo was registered in 1889, more than 100 years ago.
Tissot was founded in 1853 in the city of Le Locle, Switzerland is currently owned by The Swatch Group. Tissot is the official timekeeper of a multitude of sports like MotoGP, Cycling, the NBA & much more. Their pocket watches and sports timepieces are widely popular. In India you can find a Tissot watch for as low as Rs. 10000 to an upwards to Rs. 100000 online. Tissot has a product for both premium and luxury watch enthusiasts. The current Indian ambassador for Tissot is Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, which has given the Tissot brand a major boost.
The Swiss company was founded in 1917 and it also falls under the Swatch Group umbrella. Rado is known to incorporate unique watchmaking methods such as the use of hard metals, crystals which are unique to watchmaking. Their timepieces are said to serve you for life. Rado has chosen Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan as an ambassador for their brand in India. Rado watches in India range from Rs. 30000 to an upwards of Rs. 250000 online and in your nearby stores.
Founded in 1860, Tag Heuer has been associated with race car drivers, sports celebrities and is the choice of many for exquisite and elegant timepiece lovers. They have endorsed popular celebrities like Christiano Ronaldo, Chris Hemsworth, and even India's own Ranbir Kapoor.
TAG Heuer watches have always been connected to the world of motor racing and the art of music and celebrating lifestyle. Tag Heuer watches start from Rs. 50000 to an upwards of Rs. 500000, with different models aimed at sports & lifestyle requirements of its customers. The brand is owned by the Louis Vuitton fashion house.
