History of the brands

The true story of Wega watches

Wega

This small Grenchen factory, founded in 1921, produced very classic watches, and ceased operations at the end of the 20th century.

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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 Vigilant Watch Manufactory

Vigilant

Achille Hirsch and his numerous descendants created multiple businesses in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Vigilant Watch Manufactory was intended to produce economy watches and was one of the first Swiss factories to make wristwatches in 1900. It ceased to exist in the 1930s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Arly watches

Arly

A small company based in Tramelan, Arly is a typical example of the negative effects of the period of watchmaking concentration and the quartz crisis.

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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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History of the brands

The true story of Britix

Britix

As its name suggests, Britix has English origins, and the company made a name for itself from the 1940s onwards, particularly with its chronographs.

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