History of the brands

The true story of Agon watches and the golden age of Roskopf watches

Agon

Agon was once one of the largest manufacturers of Swiss watches. But these were Roskopf-type watches, popular but not highly esteemed by the makers of the "beautiful Swiss anchor watch". Like all manufacturers of this type of watch, Agon did not survive the "quartz crisis".

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History of the brands

The true story of Repco watches

Repco

Founded by Pierre Nicolet, this Tramelan factory has remained faithful to mechanical watches and has not withstood the "quartz crisis".

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History of the brands

The true story of Recta watches

Recta

A curious destiny for this Biel-based manufacturer, founded in 1897 and best known today for its superb compasses, which are used the world over.

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History of the brands

The true story of Record watches

Record

Founded to produce the curious Sector watch, Record Watch in Tramelan soon became a manufacturer of remarkable timepieces. The company was acquired by Longines in 1962.

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History of the brands

The true story of The Rode Watch Co, Fabrique Avia

Rode Watch

This American-Swiss manufacturer from the very early 20th century produced high quality watches, and created the Avia brand, taken over much later by Degoumois & Cie.

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