History of the brands

The true story of Driva watches

Driva

This La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watchmaker made a name for itself in 1937 with the launch of the first mass-produced repeater wristwatch, and in the 1970s with "concept-watches" that were far ahead of their time.

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History of the brands

The true story of Wilka watches

Wilka

This discreet Geneva manufacturer specialized in wristwatches from an early stage. Like many others, it stopped producing its own movements in the 1930s, and 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 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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