History of the brands

The true story of Precimax watches

Precimax

This Neuchâtel-based manufacturer is best known for its sports watches from the 1960s and 1970s, which were also marketed by its sister company Exactus. The company ceased all operations at the end of the 1980s.

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History of the brands

The True Story of Perfecta

Perfecta

The history of Perfecta is complex because the brand and the factory had different destinies. But both disappeared from the watchmaking world at the end of the 20th century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Fabrique La Duchesse

La Duchesse

This La Chaux-de-Fonds factory produced some highly original watches in the early 20th century. It disappeared with the Great Depression of the 1930s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Postala watches

Postala

No fewer than 10 companies in succession carried the Postala trademark. It was finally discontinued after its transfer to the Telda factory in the late 1950s.

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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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