History of the brands

The true story of the Hélios watch factory

Helios

The Hélios watch factory, not to be confused with the bar turning factory of the same name, claims the same origins as the Perfecta factory. It ceased all watchmaking activity at the end of the 20th century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Auréole watches

Aureole

This La Chaux-de-Fonds factory has had an eventful history, and was one of the many victims of the "quartz crisis" a century after its creation.

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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 history of Preciosa watches

Preciosa

Precisosa watches were one of the many companies in Biel specializing in ladies' watches at the beginning of the 20th century. The company was later absorbed by SILVANA.

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