History of the brands

The true story of the Hélios watch factory

Helios

The Hélios watch factory, not to be confused with the bar turning factory of the same name, claims the same origins as the Perfecta factory. It ceased all watchmaking activity at the end of the 20th century.

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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 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 SILVANA watches

Silvana

Silvana was originally a brand of the ARSA factory in Tramelan, registered in 1921. It became an independent company in 1923.

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