History of the brands

The true story of the Gunzinger brothers and Technos watches

Technos

In the Swiss watchmaking arc that stretches from Basel to Geneva, virtually every village has its own family of watchmakers and entrepreneurs. In Welschenrohr (Rosières in French), it's the Gunzingers who are behind Technos watches.

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History of the brands

The true story of Recta watches

Recta

A curious destiny for this Biel-based manufacturer, founded in 1897 and best known today for its superb compasses, which are used the world over.

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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 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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