A Few Select Swiss Legend Models for Watch Lovers

Tradition does have its merits. Traditional practices and beliefs are reassuring and reliable. But eventually, things will have to alter. This is a problem that plagues every civilization. They have a hard time finding a middle ground between tradition and progress. It's even reflected in the things they like to buy and wear. Just think about the watch boxes for men.

Watches, in one form or another, have been around since the 16th century. In reality, portable watches have been popular accessories for many centuries. In many ways, not much had changed in the pocket watch in almost 300 years. During the second part of the 18th century, it had gone from being a luxury item to being carried by men of all socioeconomic classes. The Great War prompted its transition from the pocket to the wrist.

Wristwatches, often considered feminine, were useful on the Western Front's filth, where many pocket watches were lost or destroyed. At the close of World War One, Switzerland was the undisputed world leader in the production of pocket watches.

Watches and clocks have been produced by the Swiss for over 500 years. They were the pioneers who founded the watchmaking guild that would go on to shape horology elsewhere. Many others in the watch industry have attempted to replicate their success. There are still dozens of startups out there asserting Swiss lineage even though they have no tangible evidence of their heritage there. This begs the question: why? For the simple reason that the name Swiss horology has come to stand for infallibility and precision.

Isn't there a Swiss Legend?

Although the company has deep roots in the UK, it was established in Florida. The true reason the company was named after the Swiss was that they share the same values that have made Switzerland the undisputed global leader in the watch industry. They use only the finest materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and they use only the most skilled horologists in the country. Here are some of their best-selling models, along with brief descriptions of each.

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Incredibly, Swiss Legend manages to successfully merge cutting-edge design with time-honored craftsmanship. The Commander is typical of their lineup in that it is a large, imposing machine. This classic chronograph watch is equally at home in the boardroom or the pool.

Hours are indicated with silver Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, and 12 o'clock positions of the large gold dial. Standard chronograph watches often have three separate displays to keep track of the passing of seconds, minutes, and hours using the stopwatch features. Near the 4 o'clock hour, the hand is a stylish calendar display. A mineral crystal cover prevents scratches and safeguards the Commander's stainless steel case. The thick, long-lasting black rubber strap makes this watch ideal for active use in less formal settings. The watch can withstand depths of up to 330 feet of water (100 meters). Swiss quartz movement provides accurate and steady power.

The Trimix Diver

While the majority of today's timepieces are water-resistant, only a select number may be worn while swimming. They may hold up in a shower or the YMCA pool, but prolonged submersion is not recommended. The standard depth for testing professional diving watches is 660 feet, so say the experts (200 meters). These watches are not only built to withstand the harsh conditions of the deep sea but also to resist water damage. They need to be legible even in dim light.

These standards are far exceeded by the Trimix Diver. The watch's dial is black, but the Arabic numerals are exceptionally big and glow in the dark, making them legible even at the darkest depths of the ocean. The watch's main hands are silver, and the subdials are red; they display the time in increments of 1/10th of a second, 60 seconds, and 30 minutes, respectively.

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The Legend, a timepiece from Swiss Legend, combines the best of both worlds for horology aficionados. This watch appears like it was made for the boardroom, with its black leather band and textured black face. However, it is a chronograph watch with subdials measuring time in 1/10th of a second, 60 seconds, and 30 minutes, all of which are rose gold-toned.

The Legend watch is 100 meters water resistant, making it suitable for the track or the pool (330 feet). If that's the case, then why does it look like a dress watch? Simply said, it was made with the modern guy in mind. The rose gold-toned bezel and stainless steel watch casing make for a stylish and durable timepiece. The mineral crystal case back is scratch-resistant, as are the rose gold-toned Roman numerals and extra broad silver watch hands. As a final refinement, the date is shown in a window next to the 4 o'clock hour hand.