History of the brands

The true story of Delbana watches

Delbana

This generalist manufacturer from Grenchen is best known for its attractive movable-dial watches from the 1950s. During the "quartz crisis", the brand was transferred to the Wega factory.

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The true story of Invar watches

Invar

Achille Hirsch created a number of businesses in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Compagnie des Montres Invar was intended to produce precision watches with their own calibers. The Invar brand was subsequently used by Achille Hirsch's sons, and the company ceased to exist in 1992.

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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 Palmyra watches

Palmyra

The Fabrique L. Tièche-Gammeter of Palmyra watches had a short existence, as it was bought out by Meyer & Stüdeli barely 14 years after its creation.

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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 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 Wyler watches

Wyler

Wyler watches were made famous by the use of the famous Incaflex balance wheel. But Wyler's history is not limited to this original shock absorber: the company created many interesting models, was a pioneer in automatic watches and sports sponsorship, and the Wyler family even ran another Swiss brand: Liema.

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