The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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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 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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