Chronographs & Chronometers for the Discerning Timepiece Collector
Discover what most watch collectors already know...
Waldan International Chronographs, Chronometers and
Collector Timepieces are swiss made watches with exceptional quality and classic
style. One of the few
fine watch companies still under original ownership, Waldan International was
founded by owner Oscar Waldan in 1979.
Waldan produces quality chronographes, chronometers, and complications
for the discerning collector and wristwatch enthusiast. All Waldan International
timepieces are produced in limited numbers, feature C.O.S.C. certified chronograph
movements, exceptional quality and classic style and are therefore highly valued
by their owners and collectors.
Waldan International - Time Well Spent
Please take your time to browse through our website and collection of classic chronometers, chronographs and collector timepieces.
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"The Watch Industry in the 20th Century"
Excerpts from a recent article by Oscar Waldan regarding the current fine watch industry:
EXPOSÉ OF THE WATCH INDUSTRY
HISTORY - A Letter from Oscar Waldan
"...As a result of modern technology, companies are making the same movements in four different grades because they can feature the cheapest material and eliminate completely quality control. The lowest quality chronograph costs a fraction of the first grade chronometer certified.
My company has and shall continue to make the best quality watches in Switzerland. We feature massive 18k gold cases with contoured sapphire crystals that cost three times the price of regular crystals. The dials we produce have 18k gold applied markers which cost at least ten times as much as pressed markers..."
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Waldan International - Time Well Spent
Please take your time to browse through our website and collection of classic chronometers, chronographs and collector timepieces.
Click to receive the free brochure:
"The Watch Industry in the 20th Century"
Excerpts from a recent article by Oscar Waldan regarding the current fine watch industry:
EXPOSÉ OF THE WATCH INDUSTRY
"It was the best of times." Now, it's the worst of times. This letter is addressed to watch connoisseurs and collectors.
Since time immemorial, people were seeking status, recognition and even gratification of their vanities. Early in the 20th century, watches captured attention of people of affluence and success. They showed off material goods...
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Viedo of Interview Below. Viewers please note:
I was contacted by BBC of London requesting a 30 minute interview on behalf
of the Swiss Watch Industry. Once I commenced telling the true story, they
informed me that they will give me only 30 seconds. Hence, I got angry and
emotional, and tried to throw in as much as possible.
HISTORY - A Letter from Oscar Waldan
"...As a result of modern technology, companies are making the same movements in four different grades because they can feature the cheapest material and eliminate completely quality control. The lowest quality chronograph costs a fraction of the first grade chronometer certified.
My company has and shall continue to make the best quality watches in Switzerland. We feature massive 18k gold cases with contoured sapphire crystals that cost three times the price of regular crystals. The dials we produce have 18k gold applied markers which cost at least ten times as much as pressed markers..."
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