History of the brands

The True Story of Numa Watches

Numa

The Gagnebin family was involved in several watch manufacturers in Tramelan, including Numa Watch, which went out of business during the "quartz crisis."

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History of the brands

The true story of Lavina watches

Lavina

This Villeret manufacture produced its own movements right up to the end of its existence in the 1960s, and even produced Observatory chronometers.

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History of the brands

The true story of Henex watches

Henex

In 1973, this Tavannes-based manufacturer joined forces with Roventa to create the Roventa-Henex company.

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History of the brands

The true story of Libana watches

Libana

Libana was established in Biel by Sigmund Liebmann, a prolific entrepreneur whose companies are now all defunct.

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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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