History of the brands

The true story of Invar watches

Invar

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.

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History of the brands

The true story of Mondia watches

Mondia

This generalist manufacturer from La Chaux-de-Fonds merged with Zenith and Movado in 1969, before disappearing as a victim of the "quartz crisis". The brand was relaunched in Italy.

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History of the brands

The true story of Milus

Milus

A discreet manufacturer based in Biel, Milus made a name for itself in the 1980s with its avant-garde watch designs.

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History of the brands

The true story of Rila watches

Rila

Rila is one of the many factories created by the Choffat family in Tramelan. Active until the "quartz crisis", it subsequently merged with the Dulux factory.

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History of the brands

The true story of Charles-Henri Meylan watches

Charles-Henri Meylan

Small in size but big in production quality, the C. H. Meylan Watch Co. perpetuated the tradition of fine watches in the Vallée de Joux until its takeover by Baume & Mercier in 1947.

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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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