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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...discovered-ancient-tomb-sealed-400-years.html
Does this mean the swiss are making fake chinese watches?
Does this mean the swiss are making fake chinese watches?
China made swiss watches before the swiss
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In summary, the Swiss watch company Seagull is said to have bought mechanical watch machining equipment from Russia in 1950. This equipment is now said to produce 1/4 of the worlds mechanical watches.
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I think what it means is, unknown to Hollywood, Indiana Jones once fought a rival Swiss treasure hunter over this tomb.Emreth said:
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Probably just a cheap knockoff
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Ahh A tomb raider lost there watch.. Which of course means that some one got there before them..
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You guys have it all wrong. 400 years ago, this was a Monopoly piece. People liked the shoe and the car better, so this was discontinued. Plus, the mongols couldn't eat it or use it to kill enemies, so the market was also lost.
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wow and it's so minature,
"Watches were not around at the time of the Ming Dynasty and Switzerland did not even exist as a country, an expert pointed out."
ah ha ha
Watch making used to be representation of technological abilities of a state. A Chinese state owned company (seagull) bought mechanical watch machining equipment from Russia back around 1950, and now produces 1/4 of the worlds mechanical watches. A typical Chinese business model...I own a Seagull watch, wouldn't able to afford a Swiss or Japanese one.
"Watches were not around at the time of the Ming Dynasty and Switzerland did not even exist as a country, an expert pointed out."
ah ha ha
Watch making used to be representation of technological abilities of a state. A Chinese state owned company (seagull) bought mechanical watch machining equipment from Russia back around 1950, and now produces 1/4 of the worlds mechanical watches. A typical Chinese business model...I own a Seagull watch, wouldn't able to afford a Swiss or Japanese one.
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Spourk said:
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The OP cites the DailyMail, which is one of the most looked-down-upon websites in the world in terms of credibility. It is a laughing stock even among teenagers in the UK. IMHO, it should be proscribed from any respectable forum, and should certainly never be allowed in PF.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve
Respectfully submitted,
Steve
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Give the members of PF more credit than that. It's posted for a laugh, that much is clear. Seems your suggesting funny posts that reference other websites should not be allowed.
1. What is the history of China made Swiss watches before the Swiss?
The history of China made Swiss watches before the Swiss dates back to the late 1800s when the Chinese government began to invest in the development of the country's watchmaking industry. This led to the production of Chinese-made watches that were heavily influenced by Swiss watchmaking techniques and designs.
2. How did Chinese watches compare to Swiss watches during this time?
During this time, Chinese watches were considered to be of lower quality compared to Swiss watches. The Chinese watchmakers were still learning and mastering the techniques and precision required for making high-quality timepieces.
3. What factors contributed to the rise of the Chinese watchmaking industry?
The Chinese government's investment in the industry, the country's large population as potential consumers, and the availability of skilled labor at a lower cost were some of the factors that contributed to the rise of the Chinese watchmaking industry before the Swiss.
4. Were Chinese watches popular outside of China during this time?
No, Chinese watches were not as popular outside of China during this time. The Swiss watch industry had already established itself as the leader in luxury timepieces, and Chinese watches were still seen as inferior in terms of quality and prestige.
5. How did the emergence of the Swiss watch industry affect China's watchmaking industry?
The emergence of the Swiss watch industry had a significant impact on China's watchmaking industry. It led to a decline in the production and popularity of Chinese watches as consumers began to prefer Swiss-made timepieces. However, Chinese watchmakers continued to develop their skills and techniques, leading to the rise of the modern Chinese watch industry we see today.
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