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Swiss Caviar – Best Quality From The Mountains
What is caviar?
Caviar is occasionally also called ‘black gold’ and is purified and salted roe (fish eggs) of various sturgeon species.Where does caviar come from?
The history goes back to the 5th century. Until today it is not quite clear where the name ‘caviar’ comes from. On the one hand the name “Cav-Jar” (cake of joy) indicates an Iranian tribe, on the other hand there is also the term “Khaviar”, which comes from the Persian “Khag-viar” – a term used in the Middle Persian language area for “black small fish egg”.Swiss Caviar – Best Quality From The Valais
So, I am on my way to Leuk in the Valais, not far from the famous Matterhorn. The responsible person guides me friendly through the sturgeon breeding and explains me carefully how everything is produced. I quickly realize that Kasperskian has created a new habitat for this endangered species. The sturgeons spend their lives with first-class food in pure, crystal-clear Valais water.Control, quality and sustainability
One of the reasons why Swiss caviar is increasingly found among star chefs is its quality. Each sturgeon carries a chip and a name, the fish are carefully massaged and the eggs are stripped for the egg collection. The sturgeons are milked without killing them as in comparable production facilities.Without additives and preservatives
“Caviar with Life” is 100% pure, natural and fresh without additives and preservatives and carefully rinsed with water from the Swiss Alps. The purity, taste and texture of Kasperskian are exclusive and unique. Each pearl has its own character, colour, shape and size. Each can comes from a single sturgeon. The company adds nothing more to this natural product than a little salt. It unfolds the aromas that make Swiss caviar the ultimate pleasure and luxury for connoisseurs.Five years until the first egg is laid
The caviar business requires a lot of patience and sure instinct, the females are regularly examined by ultrasound at the age of four to determine the beginning of egg production. The first egg laying normally takes place two years later.What does Swiss caviar cost?
The price starts at CHF 29.00 for 10g.Europe-wide delivery within 24h
Deliveries are generally carried out within 24 hours of dispatch within Switzerland.10 Reasons For A Mechanical Watch
The watch – a personal companion
My fascination for watches began very early and still shapes me today. My first timepiece was an OMEGA Speedmaster, the first watch on the moon – or as Neil Armstrong so beautifully put it: “This is a small step for a human being, but a huge leap for mankind. My mechanical watch is still part of my small collection today and will remain so forever.
Pictures & Rights @Diana Kottmann
OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Ref. 304.63.44.52.01.001
Important economic sector for Switzerland
Almost every mechanical watch we know is made in Switzerland. There are only a few manufactories in Germany (region Glashütte), that are able to compete with us. The timepieces of well-known brands such as OMEGA, Rolex, Breitling, etc. are all made in Switzerland – including the Eta and Valjoux movements. In 2017, we exported watches with a total value of almost CHF 20 billion*, an impressive figure that shows just how important the watchmaking industry is to us.
10 Reasons for a mechanical watch
I don’t feel complete without a mechanical watch on my wrist, something is missing – that’s why there are 10 good reasons for a mechanical watch today.
OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Ref. 304.63.44.52.01.001
1. A watch completes any look
Whether classic and elegant with a suit or something more sporty in your spare time, the watch completes every outfit.
2. Always an eye-catcher
There’s no question about it: a watch stands out. How often have I been in conversations with enthusiasts – a timepiece is passion.
3. A companion for life
If you take care and revise it regularly, a mechanical watch will accompany us for the rest of our lives.
4. The timepiece is passed on for generations
After our beloved timepiece has accompanied us to the end, it can still be passed on over generations.
5. A piece of history
Watches are not just there to tell the time – they are also a piece of history. Perhaps we associate them with aviation, diving, motor sports or a personal experience.
6. Striving for perfection
It’s incredible what it takes to make a working mechanical movement. A watch manufactory is a kind of perfection, a peak performance in its form.
7. A personal treasure
Usually we associate a watch with an event, a service or a memory – this makes it a very personal treasure.
8. A joy to read the time
Each time I enjoy looking at the time anew and it feels 1000 times better than the smartphone.
9. Share passions
How often have we sat over a meal, a good glass of wine or a cigar and chatted about our watch stories?
10. It’s never out of fashion
You buy a Smartwatch, it’ll be junk in two years. Mechanical watches last for years and are never out of fashion.
What if I have less budget than 10’000 CHF?
Not an issue at all. The OMEGA Speedmaster, for example, starts at just CHF 4,700
* Source fhs.swiss
Best Investment Watches – Popular Brands And Models
Passion, dedication, devotion and a piece of history
For many of us, a watch is a daily companion and often also a piece of history: from the moon landing, the fascination for flying to motor sports – watches are associated with many great events. These events influence not only the value of a watch, but also our purchasing decision. We are often asked about the best investment watches, which is why we present the most popular brands and models today.
If you have an affinity for watches, you will feel the same way as with the other beautiful things in life: it becomes a passion.
The purchase of a watch is an emotional moment, often we afford it after long and hard work or because of a happy moment. Ideally, we wear this timepiece for a lifetime and maybe we’ll inherit it at some point.
If you have an affinity for watches, you will feel the same way as with the other beautiful things in life: The watch develops into a passion.
That’s why buying a watch with a high value shouldn’t be about selling it back as soon as possible. Rather, the focus should be on topics such as history, personal references, design or simply passion.
Nonetheless, watches are a prominent topic among collectors and of course the best investment watches, respectively as a development and maintenance of value.
Best Investment Watches
Essentially, there are currently – with a few exceptions – three brands that show a very positive performance for certain models: Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. The reason is simple: very high demand, low supply. Some of the models mentioned were strictly limited and the waiting time is up to seven years (!). The graph shows the performance of three models:
1. The Patek Philipp Nautilus Ref. 3700/1A / Ref. 5711/1A
Between 1993 and 2017, the price of Patek Philippe Nautilus more than quadrupled.
Patek Philippe 5711/1A – Copyright @Patek
source @watchtime.net
2. The Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN, 116520, 16520, 6263
The Daytona is a real classic. Hardly any other model is as well-known and popular as the Daytona – prices have risen continuously. While such a watch cost around 3,500 euros in 1993, by 2017 it had already cost around 13,000 euros.
Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN Copyright @ Rolex
3. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
The price of Royal Oak Offshore almost tripled between 1993 and 2017. In 1993, the price was the equivalent of less than 9,500 EUR, today it already costs more than 27,000 EUR.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ref #26470ST.OO.A028CR.01
Source: @watchtime.net
Value stable watch brands
In addition to the three models mentioned on the previous page, there are other watches that are considered “stable in value”. The value may vary depending on the model and limitation. Watches of the following brands are generally regarded as stable investments:
How do I get a watch like that?
The very popular models are not easy to get. If you have good contacts, you may be able to buy such a watch without waiting. Or one must put – e.g. with Chrono24 – serious money on the table. A small insider tip is Hong Kong. You might find merchants to deal the price and combine it with a nice city trip.
Whichever brand and watch you choose: It is important that the watch is purchased complete with box and papers. You have to keep your hands off the black market.