Braunschweig of Switzerland

Yes, all Certina watches are made in Switzerland. Adolf and Alfred Kurth founded the watchmaker in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland. Today, the Swatch Group owns the company. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Certina watches from some of the world’s top sellers.

How much Swiss watches cost in Switzerland isn't that different from how much they sell for in the U.S. or elsewhere. You may sometimes enjoy modest cost savings by purchasing a watch in Switzerland. However, the country has a 20% value-added tax (VAT) that may offset any discounts you would get from buying abroad. Explore a diverse assortment of Swiss watches on 1stDibs.

Many watches are made in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss city is a major center for watch production and the home of numerous watch brands. Among them are Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin and Omega. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Swiss watches.

The answer to the question of when did Watches of Switzerland buy Mappin & Webb may be a bit surprising, as it's a misconception that the latter company purchased the former. By the 1990s, the company Asprey owned both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland. In 1998, Judith Pilkington arranged for the sale of both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland, starting a new organization. Subsequently, the two brands went through a series of owners, including the Baugur Group, Landsbanki and Apollo Global Management. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of watches.