History of the brands

The True Story of Sandoz of Switzerland Watches

Sandoz

The surname Sandoz is very common in Switzerland, and many people with that surname have been watchmakers. The Sandoz watches featured in this article are associated with Henri Sandoz-Robert, who began his business in Les Ponts-de-Martel in 1898.

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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 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 Suter and Hafis watches

Suter

The Suter family from Büren sur Aar is called Fritz from father to son. This doesn't make the historian's job any easier, as he has to be careful not to attribute to the father what belongs to the son. And vice versa.

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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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