New standard for Swiss made

[Amileon]

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/an-exist...king-/42796730

Not quite sure what is the impact on Rolex. I also copied this to an old thread of 2007 on same subject.

RIP JJ

[GradyPhilpott]

I think this will not affect Rolex in the least.

[PJ S]

Absolutely none whatsoever.
It would more likely affect Omega.

[de66]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I think this will not affect Rolex in the least.

Originally Posted by PJ S

Absolutely none whatsoever.
It would more likely affect Omega.

No effect on the top makers. This will provide them and their customers better protection.

Currently there are watches produced with all parts made in china, let a swiss person work on it and the swiss value (wages etc) will be just as much or surpass the chinese value. One of the reasons top manufacturers look for different ways to differentiate themselves by using options like the geneva seal.

I take pride in owning a watch where I can say with certainty where it was made, not where it accumulated most of its value.