History of the brands

The true story of Wega watches

Wega

This small Grenchen factory, founded in 1921, produced very classic watches, and ceased operations at the end of the 20th century.

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History of the brands

The true story of Onsa watches

Onsa

This Longeau-based manufacturer is renowned for the quality of its diving watches. It was acquired by Fortis in 1972.

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History of the brands

The true story of Repco watches

Repco

Founded by Pierre Nicolet, this Tramelan factory has remained faithful to mechanical watches and has not withstood the "quartz crisis".

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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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