History of the brands

The true story of Precimax watches

Precimax

This Neuchâtel-based manufacturer is best known for its sports watches from the 1960s and 1970s, which were also marketed by its sister company Exactus. The company ceased all operations at the end of the 1980s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Repco watches

Repco

Founded by Pierre Nicolet, this Tramelan factory has remained faithful to mechanical watches and has not withstood the "quartz crisis".

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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 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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