The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The true story of Vulcain watches

Vulcain

Initially a specialist in complicated pocket watches, Vulcain became internationally renowned for its famous Cricket alarm wristwatch, which has gone on to enjoy numerous incarnations. The brand almost disappeared with the "quartz crisis", but was revived.

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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 Liema watches

Liema

Created by Sigmund Liebmann, the Liema brand was taken over by Paul Wyler, who used it as a complementary brand for his own company.

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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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