Montres Edox et Vista SA was founded in 1884 by Swiss watchmaker Christian Ruefli-Flury in Biel/Bienne. Edox is known for several industry firsts, including the first crown with tension ring for increased water resistance and first watch with full coverage of all time zones. The company temporarily became an affiliate of the General Watch …
Tissot was founded in 1853 by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son, Charles-Émile Tissot in Le Locle. The father and son team initially worked out of their house, finding early success with selling pocket watches in the Russian Empire which led to establishing a branch in Moscow. Alliance with Omega and the Swatch Group Tissot formed …
Certina was founded in 1888 by Adolf and Alfred Kurth in Grenchen, Switzerland. Originally a movement and supplies factory, Certina did not start producing complete watches until several years later. Their first brand name was Grana, named after the Latin name of Grenchen. The name Certina first came into use in the 1930s, and …