how is that so? the definition is getting stricter by the day
anyway today is the below, iirc they are changing 50% of the component to 70%.
here is the link from the source. exact info from wiki
http://www.fhs.ch/en/swissm.phpQUOTE
Only when it is Swiss, may a watch carry the indications "Swiss made" or "Swiss", or any other expression containing the word "Swiss" or its translation, on the outside. According to Section 1a OSM, a watch is considered to be Swiss if:
* its movement is Swiss;
* its movement is cased up in Switzerland;
* and the manufacturer carries out the final inspection in Switzerland..
A Swiss watch movement
As we have seen, to be Swiss, a watch must use a Swiss movement. According to Section 2 OSM, a movement is considered to be Swiss if:
* it has been assembled in Switzerland;
* it has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland; and
* the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, without taking into account the cost of assembly.
If the movement fulfills these conditions, but the watch is not assembled in Switzerland, the "Swiss" indication may be affixed to one of the components of the movement. On the outside of the watch, may then only appear the "mouvement suisse" or "Swiss movement" indication. Section 3 § 3 OSM requires that the word "movement" appear in full, and be written in the same type-face, of identical size and colour, as the word "Swiss".
Those with Deep Pockets.. Louis Moinet is having 50% sale off the listed price on their US website.
check out www.LMtime.com and view all our models online. email michael@lmtime.com to place the order.brand history
http://www.virtualonlineeditions.com/displ...e.php?id=124719QUOTE
The French-born watchmaker Louis Moinet dedicated his life to the advancement of horology. Considered one of the greatest innovators of his time, Moinet created a number of groundbreaking improvements, collaborated with Abraham-Louis Breguet and manufactured sophisticated clocks for presidents, royalty and an emperor.
In addition to his technical background in watchmaking, Moinet also studied drawing and painting as a young boy, moving to Rome when he was 20 years old to study architecture and sculpting.
When he returned to Paris in 1795, Moinet was made professor of Fine Arts at the Louvre. It was during his tenure, that he renewed his study of watchmaking, a passion that would soon overtake his life.
Serving as president of the Chronometry Society in 1800, Moinet was an acknowledged authority on watchmaking. He invented a counter, regulator and astronomical watch that was considered groundbreaking in the 19th century and whose designs remain vital today. Moinet’s clever inventions caught the attention of Breguet, the father of modern watchmaking.
Moinet accepted Breguet’s invitation to become his personal adviser, living in Breguet’s home until Breguet died in 1823.
While Moinet’s technical achievements were impressive, it’s important to remember that he was also an in-demand clockmaker whose creations were coveted by King George IV as well as U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Today, Moinet’s work is displayed at the Louvre, Versailles and the White House.
Q & A with Michael Brader-Araje and Jean-Marie Schaller of Louis Moinet
http://www.timezone.com/library/extras/200901265588crazy price.. US$4.7 Million for 4 watch set!
http://ablogtoread.com/louis-moinet/louis-...oris-watch-set/these maybe the cheapest retailing at US$6900 (LE of 60pcs)
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