History of the brands

The True Story of Irénée Aubry and 8-Day Watches

Irénée Aubry

The watch with an 8-day power reserve enjoyed considerable success in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although it was marketed by many manufacturers, it was Irénée Aubry who invented the famous version with a visible balance wheel.

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History of the brands

The true story of Dulux watches

Dulux

A general manufacturer based in Tramelan, Dulux did not survive the quartz crisis and disappeared at the end of the 20th century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Pronto watches

Pronto

Unusually, for over a century, Pronto watches were run by the same family, from the company's creation in 1890, to its demise in 2000.

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History of the brands

The true story of White Star watches

White Star

One might think of White Star as a forgotten "little brand", a collateral victim of the quartz crisis of the 1970s. A closer look reveals an innovative company, responsible for a number of landmark models.

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