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Jan 10 2019
Among the Jura Mountains in Western Switzerland, just a few miles off the border of France, is a city where time begins. Sitting at the center of an area known as “Watch Valley,” La Chaux-de-Fonds is the beating heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Some of the world’s most expensive and renowned brands—including Rolex, Patek Phiippe and Tissot—have workshops in the city that continue to produce intricate, incredibly sought after timepieces. Join us as we meet the artisans keeping Switzerland’s watchmaking legacy forever ticking.
Tune in every day this week for a new episode of “The City Of…” the latest series from Great Big Story exploring Europe’s capitals of culture.
#Watches #Switzerland #Travel
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Tune in every day this week for a new episode of “The City Of…” the latest series from Great Big Story exploring Europe’s capitals of culture.
#Watches #Switzerland #Travel
Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com
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