Watches and Accessories

Find out who makes the watches, handbags, and accessories you wear. We look at the factories and companies behind popular watch and accessory brands.

Where Are Rolex Watches Made

Where Are Rolex Watches Made

Rolex watches are made entirely in Switzerland, with manufacturing in Geneva and Biel/Bienne. Rolex SA is privately owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a non-profit established by the brand’s founder, giving Rolex no shareholders and no public listing.

Where Are Coach Bags Made

Where Are Coach Bags Made

Coach bags are made primarily in China, Vietnam, and the Philippines on behalf of Tapestry, Inc., the American fashion holding company that also owns Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Coach was founded in New York in 1941 but now manufactures entirely in Asia.

Where Are Ray-Bans Made

Where Are Ray-Bans Made

Ray-Ban sunglasses are made by EssilorLuxottica, a Franco-Italian eyewear conglomerate. Luxottica acquired Ray-Ban from Bausch and Lomb in 1999. Ray-Bans are manufactured primarily in Agordo, Italy, with some models made in China. EssilorLuxottica also owns Oakley.

Where Are Bulova Watches Made

Where Are Bulova Watches Made

Bulova watches are made by Bulova Corporation, a New York-based American watch company owned by Japan’s Citizen Watch Co. since 2007. Bulova was founded in 1875 and pioneered the world’s first fully electronic watch, the Accutron, in 1960.

Where Are Trump Watches Made

Where Are Trump Watches Made

Trump Watches are manufactured by Montrichard Group, a Swiss private-label watchmaker, for the premium models, and use Japanese movements for lower-priced versions. They are distributed by TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC under a paid Trump name license. The Trump Organization has no involvement in making or selling the watches.