The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The true story of Driva watches

Driva

This La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watchmaker made a name for itself in 1937 with the launch of the first mass-produced repeater wristwatch, and in the 1970s with "concept-watches" that were far ahead of their time.

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History of the brands

Paul Ditisheim, Swiss entrepreneur

Paul Ditisheim

Paul Ditisheim was an illustrious watchmaker who dominated Swiss chronometry in the early 20th century. His life and work have been widely published, but little has been written about the companies he founded in Switzerland, and the links with the Solvil factory that later used his name.

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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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