In honor of Bastille Day, the French national holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, in 1789, our Watch Collection essentials today is focusing on prestigious French wristwatches. From fine wine and champagne to trend-setting women’s and men’s designer fashions along with fine fragrances, the French are highly regarded around the world for a wide array of luxury imports. Although the Swiss are noted for their premium crafted timepieces, several French watch brands hold prominence in the world of horology: Cartier, Chanel and Christian Dior. Interestingly, each of these highly regarded French watchmakers originated in France and each still has headquarters…