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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History of the brands

The true story of Cattin & Cie, Mortima watches

Mortima

For once, here is the story of a manufacturer that is not Swiss, but French. And not just any manufacturer: in the 1970s, it produced up to 2 million watches per year and designed watches with unique designs that delight collectors today.

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History of the brands

The true story of Henex watches

Henex

In 1973, this Tavannes-based manufacturer joined forces with Roventa to create the Roventa-Henex company.

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History of the brands

The true story of Béguelin & Co, DAMAS watches

Damas

The DAMAS brand was created by Tramelan Watch in Tramelan, but it was the Béguelin & Co. factory that kept it alive for almost 50 years.

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