History of the brands

The true story of Henry Moser & Cie watches

Henry Moser

A legendary figure in 19th-century Swiss watchmaking, Henry Moser established a watch factory bearing his name in Le Locle. Several generations of his family took over the business in the 20th century, ensuring its continuity, and it was relaunched in the 21st century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Orion watches

Orion

First producing inexpensive watches, then beautiful precision watches, the Orion factory suffered during the crisis of the 1930s and disappeared in the early 1940s. The brand was then taken over by the Welta company.

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History of the brands

The true story of Onsa watches

Onsa

This Longeau-based manufacturer is renowned for the quality of its diving watches. It was acquired by Fortis in 1972.

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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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