The watch is made in China but from the characteristic that made me choose is the silent movement. Yes the Swatches have a tic tac noise which does not allow me to keep watch at night. With this Icewatch no worries I sleep with. Fun for a great watch, it depends of the references of each. I love, and I will buy another property of another color. I love the oussoir button to wind the watch. PS: I can not keep this watch at night because the closure is taken in the sheets and is disturbing. The bracelet is heavy and is disturbing to the computer, all I wear my watch on his right wrist.