History of the brands

The True Story of Exactus Watches

Exactus

After its acquisition in 1950, Exactus became Precimax's sister brand but remained independent. It even became the main brand before disappearing during the "quartz crisis."

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History of the brands

The true story of Mondia watches

Mondia

This generalist manufacturer from La Chaux-de-Fonds merged with Zenith and Movado in 1969, before disappearing as a victim of the "quartz crisis". The brand was relaunched in Italy.

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History of the brands

The true story of Ed. Kummer and Atlantic watches

Atlantic

Ed. Kummer was a major manufacturer of Roskopf watches and was one of the few factories to be taken over by ASUAG during the creation of the Swiss watch trusts. With the quartz crisis, the company became independent again and took the name Atlantic.

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History of the brands

The true story of Rila watches

Rila

Rila is one of the many factories created by the Choffat family in Tramelan. Active until the "quartz crisis", it subsequently merged with the Dulux factory.

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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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