Time To Tell

The true story of Swiss watchmaking

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Two other chronograph specialists, Bovet Frères and Astin

There are several Bovets in Swiss watchmaking history, Bovet Frères being the company behind the famous Monorattrapante chronograph. Astin, meanwhile, was a chronograph specialist before its takeover in 1944.

20 08, 2025

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100 stories of watchmaking companies on the site!

From Acacia to Zodiac, via Roamer, Vulcain, Le Phare, Fortis, Universal..., 100 industrial and human adventures that shaped Swiss watchmaking in the 20th century.

18 08, 2025

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The true story of Vulcain and its famous alarm watch

Initially specialising in complicated pocket watches, Vulcain became internationally renowned for its famous Cricket alarm wristwatch, which has been adapted in many different ways.

15 07, 2025

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Record and Montilier, two fine manufacturers no longer in existence

One is responsible for beautiful calendar watches, the other for a special soccer watch.

6 07, 2025

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The true story of Election and Eska watches

Election is the originator of the famous Incabloc shock absorber, and Eska has been a creative force throughout its history.

2 07, 2025

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Moeris and Guinand: two chronograph specialists

Moeris went through the vicissitudes of the quartz years and disappeared, but Guinand still exists, even if the company is no longer in Switzerland.

27 06, 2025

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How to recognize the quality of a Le Phare pocket chronograph

Manufacture Le Phare has produced a large number of chronograph and repeater calibers. Their quality varies greatly, as does the combination of complications (counter, calendar, moon phases...).

26 06, 2025

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The true story of the Société d'Horlogerie de Langendorf and Fabrique Le Phare

Two of Switzerland's most important companies, now defunct

15 06, 2025

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The true stories of Alpina and Certina

Two companies still very active today, one in the Citizen group, the other in the Swatch group.

27 05, 2025

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The true stories of Buren and Mimo

Two fine Swiss watchmaking factories now defunct: Buren and its microrotors, Mimo and its Mimolympic.

22 05, 2025

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After Electa, the true story of Gallet watches

Gallet is a special case among Swiss watch manufacturers. It was essentially a trading company, buying watches from various manufacturers in the La Chaux-de-Fonds region and marketing them abroad.

19 05, 2025

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The true story of Revue-Thommen watches

Thommen is a major Swiss watchmaking company. Already one of the most important in terms of watch production at the end of the 19th century, it brought an innovation to the 20th century that transformed watch precision: the Nivarox.

14 05, 2025

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