15 Biggest Watch Companies in the World

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In this article we are going to list 15 biggest watch companies in the world. Please continue to see the 5 biggest watch companies in the world. Details have always been an indicator of great style. Visual identity is very important to people, especially in the 21st century, so that the first impression they leave on other people would be the one that leaves you breathless. Part of a good styling and an indicator that a person has style, is certainly a good, beautiful and quality watch. In fact, some watches  are in a league of their own. Combining impressive craftsmanship with a stylish aesthetic, luxury watches are so much more than simple accessories. Yes, wristwatches and antique pocket watches are often appreciated as jewelry, but also as collectible works of art rather than just as timepieces. This has created several different markets for wristwatches, ranging from very inexpensive but accurate watches (intended for no other purpose than telling the correct time) to extremely expensive watches that serve mainly as personal adornment or as examples of high achievement in miniaturization and precision mechanical engineering. The growing fashion-consciousness of consumers  and the need for exclusivity are driving the growth of the global watch market. Technological sophistication, superior quality, enhanced designs and craftsmanship. The global watch industry – led by many top-notch watch companies and watch brands – has always been focused on innovations and evolution that inspire consumers to spend more on luxurious watches. So for example, Rolex is considered to represent the elegance of the watch industry and you might want to consider checking out the 25 most expensive Rolex watches ever sold.

Watches aren’t just an accessory, they are an heirloom, an identity. They come in various types and sizes, and they  can have different characteristics, like design, material, type of mechanism etc. Some of the watches are also hand crafted and loved and appreciated more because of it. Collecting watches is one of the most costly hobbies in the world but very interesting and sometimes really profitable. Wristwatches which are collected are high quality, complicated, limited edition and with precious metals or diamonds.

Unbeatable for their sophisticated designs and precise manufacturing are these companies who are on our list of 15 biggest watch companies in the world, starting with number 15:

15. Franck Muller

Franck Muller is a private company and a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The company WAS founded in 1992. It is named after its founder and former CEO of the brand, Franck Muller. Co-founder is Vartan Sirmakes. Thanks to its strong in-house capabilities in numerous fields of Haute Horlogerie, this young company rapidly became one of the best Swiss watch brands. The success of their manufacture is directly related to the dedication and expertise of their 650-strong workforce over the years. The company’s estimated total sales were €290 million in watches with an average unit price of €38,000. Franck Muller’s watches are worn by various celebrities, among them Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elton John, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, David Beckham, Conor McGregor etc. The company is also known for its “World Premiers”. Each year, the manufacturer launches at least one new line of timepieces, featuring something special and exclusive, that has never been seen before in the watchmaking industry. The first such world premiere was launched in 1993. Over the course of his career, Muller has released 34 world-firsts in watchmaking such as the Evolution 3-1’s triple axis tourbillon and the Aeternitas Mega 4, which counts 36 complications such as a Westminster Carillon, an equation of time and split-seconds chronograph.

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