History of the brands

The true story of Sarcar watches

Sarcar

Since its inception, Sarcar has specialized in innovative jewelry watches. Today, it remains one of the few Geneva-based companies capable of creating custom-made watches richly decorated with diamonds.

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The True Story of Marvin Watches

Marvin

This beautiful Swiss manufacturer, which was particularly creative from the 1930s to the 1950s, experienced difficult times at the end of the 20th century. It still exists today.

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History of the brands

The true story of Palmyra watches

Palmyra

The Fabrique L. Tièche-Gammeter of Palmyra watches had a short existence, as it was bought out by Meyer & Stüdeli barely 14 years after its creation.

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The true story of Arbu watches

Arbu

Founded in 1937 and specializing in chronographs, the Arbu factory had a brief existence: it was bought out in 1957 by the Rumanel company, which never exploited the brand.

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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 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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