History of the brands

The true story of the Gunzinger brothers and Technos watches

Technos

In the Swiss watchmaking arc that stretches from Basel to Geneva, virtually every village has its own family of watchmakers and entrepreneurs. In Welschenrohr (Rosières in French), it's the Gunzingers who are behind Technos watches.

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History of the brands

The true story of Grovana watches

Grovana

Founded in 1925 as an assembling company, the company really took off in the 1960s with the launch of the Grovana brand.

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History of the brands

The true story of Spera watches

Spera

Founded in 1919, this discreet Tramelan watchmaking factory was one of the many companies to fall victim to the quartz crisis, disappearing in 1993.

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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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