History of the brands

The True Story of Exactus Watches

Exactus

After its acquisition in 1950, Exactus became Precimax's sister brand but remained independent. It even became the main brand before disappearing during the "quartz crisis."

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History of the brands

The true story of Meyer & Stüdeli, Roamer watches

Roamer

Roamer was one of Switzerland's most important watch manufacturers in the 1930s-1950s. It simplified the work of watchmakers with its keyless water-resistant watches. The 1970s and the quartz crisis hit it hard, but the brand was revived and still exists today.

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History of the brands

The true story of Liema watches

Liema

Created by Sigmund Liebmann, the Liema brand was taken over by Paul Wyler, who used it as a complementary brand for his own company.

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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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