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 Le Phare

Le Phare

In the early 20th century, Fabrique Le Phare was the world's largest producer of repeating pocket watches, and its calibers were used by many other manufacturers. The transition to the wristwatch was difficult, but the company later distinguished itself by creating the first automatic quartz watch.

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History of the brands

The true story of MIMO watches

Mimo

The Manufacture Internationale de Montres en Or (MIMO) is the originator of some remarkable models. But after MIMO acquired the famous Girard-Perregaux manufacture, the MIMO brand was gradually abandoned.

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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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