The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The True Story of Mildia Watches

Mildia

This general-purpose manufacturer based in La Chaux-de-Fonds has a long history dating back to 1876. It was very active in the 1950s and 1960s before being acquired by Schwarz-Etienne, which did not use the brand name.

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History of the brands

The true story of Zila watches

Zila

This small generalist manufacturer based in La Heutte, near Biel, produced a few remarkable models, particularly 8-day calendar watches, but disappeared at the beginning of the 21st century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Acacia watches

Acacia

Founded in 1930, this Geneva-based company was taken over by Favre-Leuba seven years later.

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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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