The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The True Story of Irénée Aubry and 8-Day Watches

Irénée Aubry

The watch with an 8-day power reserve enjoyed considerable success in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although it was marketed by many manufacturers, it was Irénée Aubry who invented the famous version with a visible balance wheel.

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The true story of Clémence Frères

Clémence Frères

Some Clémences Frères watches were of remarkable quality. The factory became Montres Dogma in 1951.

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The true story of Excelsior Park

Excelsior Park

Excelsior Park, a major company in the field of counters and chronographs.

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The true story of Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin

“The House currently has a selection of chronometers in Geneva whose average variation is less than 0.4 sec. per day." Ulysse Nardin advertisement, 1877

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