History of the brands

The True Story of Niga Watches

Niga

Originally an independent brand, Niga became affiliated with Postala in the 1930s. However, like Postala, Niga ceased to exist in the late 1950s.

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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 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 Suter and Hafis watches

Suter

The Suter family from Büren sur Aar is called Fritz from father to son. This doesn't make the historian's job any easier, as he has to be careful not to attribute to the father what belongs to the son. And vice versa.

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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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