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Which country produces the most watches?

At the first time, when mechanical clocks were invented, there were no countries that would lead in the production of table and wrist watches. Skilled workers moved from country to country, and watchmaking became an international profession. But soon different countries began to specialize in different types of watches. For example, England has long been famous for its ship's chronometers - large accurate clocks mounted in special brackets that hold them in a horizontal position when rolling.

England also specializes in striking clocks. It exports a significant number of movements of such watches, and watch manufacturers around the world insert them into the case. Germany supplies the world with carved wood cuckoo clocks. Their mechanism is not of the highest quality, but the wood carving is very beautiful. Some jeweled watches are also produced here.

Watchmaking in Switzerland is a national industry, very important for the economy of the whole country. Switzerland became a leader in watchmaking at the end of the XNUMXth century with the advent of wristwatches. The Swiss are experts in the production of high quality small mechanical watches. Alarm clocks, calendar watches, automatic watches and chronometers are made almost exclusively in Switzerland.

Most of the American watch industry is engaged in the production of electric clocks, car clocks and inexpensive alarm clocks. America imports from Switzerland, Germany, Japan and France watch components (clock movements, watch cases, spare parts) and assemble watches at its enterprises.

Author: Likum A.

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