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 Precimax watches

Precimax

This Neuchâtel-based manufacturer is best known for its sports watches from the 1960s and 1970s, which were also marketed by its sister company Exactus. The company ceased all operations at the end of the 1980s.

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History of the brands

The true story of Teriam watches

Teriam

Teriam is a unique company in the history of Swiss watch manufacturers. It produced millions of watches, but relatively few under its own name, as it mainly supplied other companies with watches and movements, including Ébauches SA. It disappeared with the quartz crisis.

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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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