History of the brands

The true story of the Manufacture Havila

Havila

This Tramelan-based manufacturer produced remarkable calibers for pocket watches in the early 20th century, but unfortunately disappeared during the crisis of the late 1920s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Zila watches

Zila

This small generalist manufacturer based in La Heutte, near Biel, produced a few remarkable models, particularly 8-day calendar watches, but disappeared at the beginning of the 21st century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Lanco and the Société d'Horlogerie de Langendorf

Lanco

The Société d'Horlogerie de Langendorf, the birthplace of the Lanco brand, was once Switzerland's most important watch manufacturer. It no longer exists, and its eventful history is difficult to reconstruct.

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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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