History of the brands

The true story of Urania watches

Urania

This former factory in Biel was regularly awarded prizes at national and international exhibitions, but it disappeared during the crisis of the 1930s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Teriam watches

Teriam

Teriam is a unique company in the history of Swiss watch manufacturers. It produced millions of watches, but relatively few under its own name, as it mainly supplied other companies with watches and movements, including Ébauches SA. It disappeared with the quartz crisis.

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History of the brands

The true story of Election watches

Election

This fine manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds almost disappeared in the 1930s. After recovering, it didn't survive the quartz crisis. It was behind the famous Incabloc shock absorber.

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History of the brands

The true story of Hoeter & Cie, Triton and Tritona watches

Hoeter

This former La Chaux-de-Fonds company specialized in water-resistant watches from the 1930s onwards. The company was taken over by Breitling in 1944.

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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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