The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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History of the brands

The true story of Wilka watches

Wilka

This discreet Geneva manufacturer specialized in wristwatches from an early stage. Like many others, it stopped producing its own movements in the 1930s, and disappeared with the "quartz crisis".

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History of the brands

The true story of Recta watches

Recta

A curious destiny for this Biel-based manufacturer, founded in 1897 and best known today for its superb compasses, which are used the world over.

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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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