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 history of Breitling watches. Part One: from the origins to 1950

Breitling

Breitling is a major company in the history of the Swiss chronograph. It was behind such legendary models as the Chronomat and Navitimer, which are still in production today, and of which there have been many versions. The company's history is difficult to reconstruct, not because period sources are lacking, but because it has been repeatedly rewritten...

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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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