History of the brands

The true story of Juvenia watches

Juvenia

Throughout its history, this beautiful manufacturer in La Chaux-de-Fonds has created remarkable models with astonishing creativity. Long managed by the Didisheim family, it is now part of a Chinese group based in Hong Kong.

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History of the brands

The true story of Favre-Leuba watches

Favre-Leuba

This long-established Swiss watchmaking company had very close links with the English Indies in the 19th century. After a period of transition, when the company was mainly active in the Orient, it returned to Geneva in the 1940s to develop particularly innovative models.

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History of the brands

The true story of Perret & Berthoud, manufacture des montres Universal. Part one: history

Universal Genève

For many watch collectors, Universal is one of the finest Swiss brands. Mythical models such as the Tri-Compax chronograph and the Polerouter automatic watch have done much to enhance the reputation of Swiss watchmaking around the world.

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History of the brands

The true story of Universal Genève. Part two: chronographs

Universal Genève

The first Universal pocket chronographs were usually fitted with Le Phare calibers, the famous Le Locle manufacturer that supplied many other companies. Gradually, Martel calibers came into use, particularly for wrist chronographs, but Jeanneret-Lémania calibers were also available.

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History of the brands

The true story of Universal Genève, 3rd and final part: Polerouter, the watch...

Universal Genève

Universal's Polerouter is undoubtedly the Geneva-based brand's best-known model, and the one that has been produced in the greatest number of versions.

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