History of the brands

The True Story of the Barbezat-Bôle Company

Barbezat-Bôle

The Barbezat-Bôle company in Le Locle—not to be confused with Barbezat-Baillot, the founder of the Le Phare factory—specialized in fine pocket watches featuring complications and automatons. It acquired the Paul Buhré company in 1928.

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History of the brands

The true story of Grovana watches

Grovana

Founded in 1925 as an assembling company, the company really took off in the 1960s with the launch of the Grovana brand.

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History of the brands

Paul Ditisheim, Swiss entrepreneur

Paul Ditisheim

Paul Ditisheim was an illustrious watchmaker who dominated Swiss chronometry in the early 20th century. His life and work have been widely published, but little has been written about the companies he founded in Switzerland, and the links with the Solvil factory that later used his name.

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History of the brands

The true story of Dolmy watches

Dolmy

Known as a specialist in sports counters, Dolmy has been associated with the White Star brand since the 1950s.

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