You need not empty your bank account to own a high-quality watch that possesses not just exceptional craftsmanship but also precision timekeeping and usability. Here are some mid-range brands whose timepieces you might like to splurge on.
Baume & Mercier
Baume & Mercier was founded in 1830 by two brothers. As such, it holds the distinction of being the 7th oldest watch manufacturer in Switzerland. Since the beginning, the founders always followed this motto in crafting timepieces: “Accept only perfection, only manufacture watches of the highest quality.” Almost two centuries hence, this vision is still maintained by the company. This is the primary reason why the company continues to reap accolades and awards for the quality and craftsmanship of its watches, which feature several complications such as chronographs, chronometers and minute repetitions. Not one to rest on its laurels, Baume & Mercier’s quest for excellence continues to this day.
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Alpina
Geneva-based Alpina is recognized as the maker of high-quality sports watches. Although the company temporarily ceased operations in the 1980’s when quartz watches were at the height of their popularity, it was re-launched in 2002. Among its more recent achievements are the introduction of the Regulateur 1883 model, featuring the brand’s exclusive off-center hour display; and the development of an in-house watch movement. The sports watches that Alpina currently produces adhere to the themes of the “4” series that was originally made available in 1939: anti-magnetic, anti-shock, water resistant and stainless steel.
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TAG Heuer
Like many famous Swiss watch manufacturers, TAG Heuer boasts of a horological history that spans more than a hundred years. The company was founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in the municipality of Saint-Imier in Switzerland. Through the years, the brand has made a name for itself as the maker of top quality sports watches, worn by those who engage in very demanding physical activities such as motor racing, diving and sailing. Thus, these timepieces combine state-of-the-art technology with exceptional reliability, toughness and precision.
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Longines
Longines started out as a maker of pocket watches in 1832 and have since evolved into one of the world’s luxury watch brands. Since winning the Grand Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900, the company has never looked back and continues to earn more distinctions. Longines values tradition, elegance and performance; and these are reflected in the aesthetics and technicality of its timepieces. While the items belonging to the different collections may vary in style, each still maintains the timeless elegance that a Longines watch is valued for.
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Oris
Oris may not be a brand that is popular with those who prefer the more contemporarily-designed timepieces; however, there is a good reason why this watchmaker has been around for more than a century. The company proudly boasts of crafting purely mechanical watches, which proudly carry the red rotor, the brand’s patented symbol. This specific rotor is the innovation that marked the advancement to automatic from a hand-wound movement. Each Oris timepiece is made by a skilled Swiss craftsman, and goes through rigorous testing before leaving the workshop. Hence, it is not surprising that owners of Oris watches are among the most satisfied in the world.
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Tudor
Tudor was born in 1946 as a subsidiary of Rolex, from the vision of German watchmaker, Hans Wilsdorf, to produce a top-quality watch that was more affordable than a Rolex but was at par with it in terms of dependability. The “Tudor” name pays tribute to the English-Welsh family that ruled England from the late 1400’s to the early 1600’s. True to the its founder’s aim, Tudor timepieces today are highly reliable and have been used by divers in the French Navy as well as the US Navy Seals.
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Ball
The Ball Watch Company was founded by Webb C. Ball in 1891, in Cleveland Ohio. Ball watches are built around the concept of an American icon, the railroad. It acknowledges the significant contribution of railroads in developing the American watch industry. In creating its timepieces, Ball faithfully conforms to its motto of “Since 1981, accuracy under adverse conditions;” hence, it boasts of watches that are exceptionally precise. Akin to the progress brought about by the railroad, Ball also keeps its product line updated; however, some design principles have remained unchanged since they were laid down by the founder, in his quest for timekeeping accuracy.
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