Baume & Mercier, Switzerland’s seventh oldest watchmaking company, celebrated its 190th anniversary. The brand has come a long way over the years and has gone from strength to strength gaining international renown for its superb renditions of cases and movements, all at a reasonable price.
Attracting much attention in recent years is the brand’s Baumatic automatic movement which, if fully wound, keeps on working for an incredible five (!) days, each one with chronometric precision.

Montblanc has built up a reputation as a manufacturer of luxury writing utensils and stationery. The brand entered the field of high-end wristwatches in 1997 when it presented its daughter company Montblanc Montre S.A., with its headquarters in Le Locle. The company confirmed its status as a watch manufacture when it bought Minerva, a haute horologie manufacture in Villeret, Switzerland, whose tradition goes back to 1858. Montblanc watches are truly fascinating, and not least because of their top quality, handmade production, their original design with the greatest attention paid to the smallest detail and a number of innovations. A Montblanc watch is an excellent choice for all enthusiasts of peerless craftsmanship who want to make a striking impression through their choice of timepiece.

Longines is one of the five most popular watchmaking brands in the world. It owes its popularity to the quality of its movements, to its both modern and vintage-looking dials and cases, as well as to its strong link to an era when aeroplanes were an adrenaline-fueled passion of explorers rather than just a means of transport as they are today. The Swiss brand Longines is also a long-time supporter of Alpine skiing and related skiing disciplines and is loved by men and women on every continent in the world. Longines ambassadors include famous artists, athletes, and actors such as Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lawrence – which might be why Longines is popular with younger generations, too.

The Hamilton Company has its roots far away from Europe: it was founded in the United States, however, the company moved its headquarters and production to Biel, Switzerland at the beginning of the new millennium. Hamilton watches are now Swiss Made and synonymous with excellent quality at an affordable price and have remained known for both their undaunted American spirit combined with the famous Swiss attention to detail. Hamilton watches come in many versions and will attract the eye of all those searching for a watch with an original design. There is also something for afficionados of the movie industry and aviation, and anyone looking for a high-quality timepiece with a fascinating story.