Happy 720th Birthday To Switzerland!

Today, August 1st, is a special day - it's Switzerland's 720th birthday!  Yup, the birthplace of 99% of our favorite watches was itself conceived today in the year 1291.  So, wish all your Swiss friends a happy Swiss National day! After all, it is their only national holiday.

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