The history of Invicta watches begins in 1837 with the first affordable timepiece crafted by Swiss watchmaker, Raphael Picard. His thinking was that Swiss quality, durability and beauty ought to be available to everyone at an affordable price. His new brand was named for the Latin word “invincible” – Invicta.
The Invicta Watch Group is arguably the fastest growing watch manufacturer in the business. This being true, it is hard to believe that during the 1970s they almost stopped due to the craze in Quarts watches. However, building on their strong foundation of watch manufacturing, the brand was able to make a stronger comeback than some other inferior brands. After the sluggish sales period of the 1970s, the Invicta Watch Group continued to appeal to watch lovers who recognized value to be more than just price. Collectors began to see the ingenuity behind the Pro Diver and the beauty and elegance of the Angel and Elite lines. Some would even argue that these Invicta watches are better than many of the more expensively priced Swiss made brands.
Movado has always shown a remarkable dedication to fine watch making. The MOVADO philosophy is as valid today as it was back in 1881, when young watchmaker Achille Ditesheim founded the company that became Movado in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Ditesheim was determined to develop timepieces that would surpass all, and within a few years his watches were making history. Translated, the word Movado means "always in motion." and has proven to be a prophetic name for a company committed to design, innovation and time technology since 1881. With many patents for breakthrough ideas, over 200 international awards for creativity, watches in 20 museums worldwide, Movado has made some of the most famous timepieces ever created.
Defined by a single dot at 12 representing the sun at high noon, the Museum Watch dial is regarded as an icon of Modernism. It was designed by Bauhaus-influenced artist Nathan George Horwitt in 1947. When Horwitt’s dial was selected for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, NewYork, in 1960, it was the first watch ever awarded this distinction. The name “Museum Watch” derives from this recognition. Today, Movado watches are in prominent museums worldwide, and this legendary dial distinguishes an entire collection of singular timepieces.
Rado timepieces are celebrated today as icons of modern design. Beyond just decoration, Rado designs beautiful and functional. Dramatic, clean lines combine with innovative materials to test the limits of technology. Rado watches are a pure pleasure to wear – brilliant, scratch resistant materials and shapes deliver superior wear comfort.
Raymond Weil is celebrating its 31st year of Swiss watchmaking expertise. It was founded in 1976, and known throughout the world for the precision and aesthetic beauty of its timepieces, the company was created on watchmaking passion that has been handed down from generation to generation. Raymond Weil watches are manufactured in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Raymond Weil timepieces are distributed in over 90 countries around the world and are sold in 900 doors in the US alone. It has exclusive boutiques in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Lahore and Singapore.
Sector group was established in Italy in 1973, but it can trace its origins as far back as 1858 to the Phillip watch brand, its original attempt at the watch industry. The 1980's brought the success Sector needed to establish itself as a leading watch manufacturer. The 90's opened doors for other strategic partnerships when other brands were introduced such as Roberto Cavalli, Perilli, Moschino and Valentino. The market for Sector watch has primarily been the Italian market, but has gradually become part of today's global watch industry by expanding to 48 countries...
A Sector watch is no mere sport watch. A Sector watch is an aggressive sport watch that offers top performance, stylish design and knows No Limits. Heavily influenced by design, function, durability and wear-ability suggestions from Sector's No Limits team of super-athletes (who also test them in the field), Sector watches are a product of continuous innovation, research and development...
