History of the brands

The true story of Gigandet watches

Gigandet

Charles Gigandet is a general manufacturer based in Tramelan who produced numerous chronographs in the 1970s, as well as watches that competed with Swatch. He is also known for supplying chronographs to the American manufacturer Wakmann.

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History of the brands

The true story of Postala watches

Postala

No fewer than 10 companies in succession carried the Postala trademark. It was finally discontinued after its transfer to the Telda factory in the late 1950s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Fortis watches

Fortis

A pioneer of the automatic watch, Walter Vogt built Fortis into a watchmaking company that was always at the cutting edge of technological innovation. The company's complex history continues to this day.

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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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