History of the brands

The true story of Henry Moser & Cie watches

Henry Moser

A legendary figure in 19th-century Swiss watchmaking, Henry Moser established a watch factory bearing his name in Le Locle. Several generations of his family took over the business in the 20th century, ensuring its continuity, and it was relaunched in the 21st century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Georges Gay and Desotos chronographs

Desotos

Founded in the 1950s, Desotos was a major manufacturer of chronographs until the late 1980s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Perret & Berthoud, manufacture des montres Universal. Part one: history

Universal Genève

For many watch collectors, Universal is one of the finest Swiss brands. Mythical models such as the Tri-Compax chronograph and the Polerouter automatic watch have done much to enhance the reputation of Swiss watchmaking around the world.

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History of the brands

The true story of Universal Genève. Part two: chronographs

Universal Genève

The first Universal pocket chronographs were usually fitted with Le Phare calibers, the famous Le Locle manufacturer that supplied many other companies. Gradually, Martel calibers came into use, particularly for wrist chronographs, but Jeanneret-Lémania calibers were also available.

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History of the brands

The true story of Universal Genève, 3rd and final part: Polerouter, the watch...

Universal Genève

Universal's Polerouter is undoubtedly the Geneva-based brand's best-known model, and the one that has been produced in the greatest number of versions.

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