legally protected indication of Swiss origin. Under terms of the Swiss Federal Council ordinance of December 23, 1971, it can apply only to watches that meet these three criteria:

1-Swiss Movement

2-Assembled in Switzerland

3-Final inspection must be done in Switzerland.

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A former Fortune 100 executive who left the corporate world to found Professional Watches. He's obsessed with aesthetics, quality, precision, horology, and watch brands that transcend time. (View article archive.)