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This small factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds lived for just over a century, between 1874 and 1974.
The true story of Swiss watchmaking
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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.
Compared to other century-old companies, Ardath's lifespan was relatively short at 60 years, but from the late 1950s onwards it created some really interesting models, such as diving watches and dual time zone watches.
History of the brands
The true story of Perret & Berthoud, manufacture des montres Universal. Part one: history
Universal Genève
For many watch collectors, Universal is one of the finest Swiss brands. Mythical models such as the Tri-Compax chronograph and the Polerouter automatic watch have done much to enhance the reputation of Swiss watchmaking around the world.
The first Universal pocket chronographs were usually fitted with Le Phare calibers, the famous Le Locle manufacturer that supplied many other companies. Gradually, Martel calibers came into use, particularly for wrist chronographs, but Jeanneret-Lémania calibers were also available.
History of the brands
The true story of Universal Genève, 3rd and final part: Polerouter, the watch...
Universal Genève
Universal's Polerouter is undoubtedly the Geneva-based brand's best-known model, and the one that has been produced in the greatest number of versions.