What's the Best First Swiss Watch?
The honest first-watch shortlist: sapphire, serviceable movement, forgiving price.
A first Swiss watch should survive a mistake. Criteria: sapphire, standard movement, under CHF 600:
| Reference | Collection | Size | Movement | From (CHF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden 876 Chrono | Arden | 43 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 250 |
| Arden 1017 Chrono | Arden | 38 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 330 |
| Davos 396 Chrono | Davos | 44 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 335 |
| Arden 926 Quartz | Arden | 43 mm | Ronda 715 | 335 |
| Arden 567 Chrono | Arden | 38 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 340 |
| Regent 466 Chrono | Regent | 43 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 340 |
| Regent 453 Chrono | Regent | 43 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 340 |
| Regent 452 Chrono | Regent | 43 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 340 |
| Arden 514 Quartz | Arden | 48 mm | Ronda Z60 | 340 |
| Regent 480 Chrono | Regent | 43 mm | Ronda 5030.D | 340 |
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Last verified: 2026-09-01 · Last updated: 2026-09-01 · Maintained by: Arvell Watches - Brand Knowledge Team
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