History of the brands

The true story of Liga watches

Liga

This Solothurn-based manufacturer made anchor watches, Roskopf watches and counters. It was taken over by Ermano in 1971.

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History of the brands

The true story of Arbu watches

Arbu

Founded in 1937 and specializing in chronographs, the Arbu factory had a brief existence: it was bought out in 1957 by the Rumanel company, which never exploited the brand.

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History of the brands

The true story of Delvina watches

Delvina

Founded in the 1940s, Delvina was a watchmaker based in Geneva. Like many other watchmakers, it did not survive the quartz crisis.

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History of the brands

The true story of Fortis watches

Fortis

A pioneer of the automatic watch, Walter Vogt built Fortis into a watchmaking company that was always at the cutting edge of technological innovation. The company's complex history continues to this day.

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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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