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 Invar watches

Invar

Achille Hirsch created a number of businesses in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Compagnie des Montres Invar was intended to produce precision watches with their own calibers. The Invar brand was subsequently used by Achille Hirsch's sons, and the company ceased to exist in 1992.

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History of the brands

The true story of Palmyra watches

Palmyra

The Fabrique L. Tièche-Gammeter of Palmyra watches had a short existence, as it was bought out by Meyer & Stüdeli barely 14 years after its creation.

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History of the brands

The true story of Rila watches

Rila

Rila is one of the many factories created by the Choffat family in Tramelan. Active until the "quartz crisis", it subsequently merged with the Dulux factory.

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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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