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This factory in Longeau, near Biel, is part of the Gilomen dynasty.
The true story of Swiss watchmaking
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History of the brands
Achille Hirsch created a number of businesses in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Compagnie des Montres Invar was intended to produce precision watches with their own calibers. The Invar brand was subsequently used by Achille Hirsch's sons, and the company ceased to exist in 1992.
A curious destiny for this Biel-based manufacturer, founded in 1897 and best known today for its superb compasses, which are used the world over.
Founded by Omega's directors in 1895, La Générale, Helvétia watches, has had an eventful history. Around 1908, it was one of the first Swiss companies to produce wristwatches for men, and subsequently played an active role in the technical evolution of the Swiss watch, whether in the field of water-resistant watches, automatic watches, shock protection or...
Unusually, for over a century, Pronto watches were run by the same family, from the company's creation in 1890, to its demise in 2000.
A major company of the 20th century, Invicta and its subsidiary Invicta-Seeland have created remarkable models that are much sought-after today.
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.