History of the brands

The true story of Onsa watches

Onsa

This Longeau-based manufacturer is renowned for the quality of its diving watches. It was acquired by Fortis in 1972.

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History of the brands

The true story of Etna watches

Etna

Manufacture d'Horlogerie Etna took the rather successful gamble of producing simple watches in Geneva, the city of luxury watches. The company disappeared with the quartz crisis.

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History of the brands

The true story of the Electa watch factory

Electa

Of American origin, which is unusual for a watch manufacturer in Switzerland, Fabrique Electa began its life in Geneva and then moved to La Chaux-de-Fonds, which is also unusual in this direction!

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History of the brands

The true story of Libana watches

Libana

Libana was established in Biel by Sigmund Liebmann, a prolific entrepreneur whose companies are now all defunct.

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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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