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 Eska and Royce watches

Eska

Forgotten today, Eska watches were nonetheless extremely original, both the men's watches and the superb women's jewelry watches. The company was one of the many victims of the "quartz crisis" in the late 1980s.

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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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History of the brands

The true story of Glycine

Glycine

Fabrique d'Horlogerie La Glycine was one of the first Swiss watchmakers to market automatic watches in the early 1930s, and some of its models, such as the Airman and Vacuum, are sought-after by collectors today.

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