Where are Geneva watches made?

Where Geneva watches are made varies. The name appears in elegant letters on the face of many watches: Geneva, or Genève, the name of the Swiss city known for producing some of the most impressive timepieces in the world. But its presence is far from a guarantee that your watch is reliable, high quality or even a product of Switzerland. Among luxury timepieces, however, there is a definitive certification for Geneva watches. The mark to look for is the Poinçon de Genève, referred to in English as the Hallmark of Geneva or the Geneva Seal. It’s reserved for mechanical watches made in the city of Geneva or within its canton (a region similar to a U.S. state) that adhere to superb traditional standards of craftsmanship. A watch with Geneva on its face but not bearing this hallmark may have originated in Geneva, Switzerland, or elsewhere. Explore a range of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.