History of the brands

The true story of Vulcain watches

Vulcain

Initially a specialist in complicated pocket watches, Vulcain became internationally renowned for its famous Cricket alarm wristwatch, which has gone on to enjoy numerous incarnations. The brand almost disappeared with the "quartz crisis", but was revived.

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History of the brands

The true story of Alpina watches

Alpina

Alpina occupies a special place in the history of Swiss watchmaking, as it was originally a grouping of retail watchmakers, first in Switzerland, then in several countries. This particular structure did not prevent Alpina from producing its own watches, before being transformed into a traditional company, the form it still has today.

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History of the brands

The true story of Nathan Weil, Casy watches

Nathan Weil

Forgotten today, the factory founded by Nathan Weil was nonetheless particularly innovative: we owe it one of the first wrist chronographs, the first luminescent dials, a modular repeater and even a talking clock!

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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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