The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The true story of Auréole watches

Aureole

This La Chaux-de-Fonds factory has had an eventful history, and was one of the many victims of the "quartz crisis" a century after its creation.

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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 Hoeter & Cie, Triton and Tritona watches

Hoeter

This former La Chaux-de-Fonds company specialized in water-resistant watches from the 1930s onwards. The company was taken over by Breitling in 1944.

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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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