Mar 21, 2022 · Berna is perhaps the greatest forgotten watch brand of Saint-Imier, and the Droz factory on Marronniers 20 is just as unknown. Even in this watchmaking town, the old factory has no commemorative plaque and isn’t featured on walking tours.

Apr 6, 2022 · Berna is a historic watch brand named for the canton of Berne. The brand was originally used by Droz & Cie of Saint-Imier around 1890. The predecessor to Montres Berna is first seen as Droz et Perret in 1869, though contemporary accounts say the company was founded in 1864. The company produced "remont. au pend."

Aug 28, 2021 · Read the complete story of this factory in my companion article, Droz and Degoumois: Berna Watch Factory The Droz & Cie (Montres Berna) Factory The final factory seen on our 1900 postcard is that of Droz & Cie., which produced watches under the name Montres Berna at the turn of the century.

1905 erfolgte die Namensänderung von Droz & Cie. in Berna Watch Factory SA. Neben Taschenuhren wurden auch Stoppuhren (bis 1/100 Sekunde), Chronographen , Uhren mit Repetitionen und besonders flache Uhren gefertigt.

Apr 5, 2022 · Read on to learn the surprising and complicated history of Leonidas and the “Beau-Site” factory in Saint-Imier that they called home. The story of Leonidas is linked to the Bourquin and Jeanneret families, to Heuer and Berna, and to the Beau-Site factory in Saint-Imier.

May 15, 2009 · I have searched the NAWCC forums, and Google, and can not find any information about a "Berna" watch. I am assuming it is Swiss, or some European, but not sure. Can anyone tell me what this watch is, and how I might find out more?

Known for its famous regatta counter, Berna was one of the many manufacturers of counters and chronographs in St Imier.

Jan 20, 2025 · My most difficult watch hunt thusfar has been rewarded with this beautiful Berna 2 register chronograph in 40mm, and it has taken a lot of patience and an incredible stroke of luck from Lady Fortune.

La Fabbrica di orologi Berna Watch Factory SA rappresenta una importante pagina di storia dell'orologeria. Le origini di questa Maison risalgono al 1864, quando Alcide Droz e Henry Perret fondarono una società denominata "Droz & Perret", a St. Imier, in Svizzera.

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