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 Driva watches

Driva

This La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watchmaker made a name for itself in 1937 with the launch of the first mass-produced repeater wristwatch, and in the 1970s with "concept-watches" that were far ahead of their time.

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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 Ulysse Nardin

Ulysse Nardin

“The House currently has a selection of chronometers in Geneva whose average variation is less than 0.4 sec. per day." Ulysse Nardin advertisement, 1877

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