Wyler - Revision history

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	In 1937 the company caused a stir by launching a water-resistant watch that was not fitted with the conventional soft gaskets. The mineral glass was pressed in between the edge of the case and a pressed or screwed bezel, the gap between the winding shaft and the watch case was sealed hydraulically by fitting the winding shaft and bushing together, in the same material, to 1/500 mm.		In 1937 the company caused a stir by launching a water-resistant watch that was not fitted with the conventional soft gaskets. The mineral glass was pressed in between the edge of the case and a pressed or screwed bezel, the gap between the winding shaft and the watch case was sealed hydraulically by fitting the winding shaft and bushing together, in the same material, to 1/500 mm.

			In 1944 a letter from [[The Longines and Albert Einstein\|Albert Einstein]] provided an excellent marketing opportunity.

	Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall.		Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall.

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	[[File:Wyler.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Wyler.jpg\|thumb]]
	==Wyler==		==Wyler==
	Also traded under the name Wyler-Vetta, Wyler Vetta and [[Vetta]]. One of the main markets was Italy during the inter-war years. Notable for the Incaflex shock absorber patent and the Heavy Duty case warterproof diver models.		Also traded under the name Wyler-Vetta, Wyler Vetta and [[Vetta]]. One of the main markets was Italy during the inter-war years. Notable for the Incaflex shock absorber patent and the Heavy Duty case warterproof diver models.
	There is a strong association with [[Vetta]] of Italy. Read more in the [[Vetta]] entry.		There is a strong association with [[Vetta]] of Italy. Read more in the [[Vetta]] entry.
			[[File:Wyler einstein ad.jpg\|thumb]]
	==Summary==		==Summary==
	Watch company founded by Paul Wyler in 1896. It was known for its rugged and shockproof movements and models. Paul Wyler gained seven patents for his innovations. In 1927 he invented the "Incaflex balance spring", which was resistant to impact, and in 1932 received a patent. The two spokes of the balance wheel had been made serpentine and of an elastic alloy. As a result, the pivot of the balance staff was better protected against lateral impact. Worldwide attention was attracted by a spectacular Wyler marketing campaign in 1956, when two watches were allowed to fall from the top of the Eiffel Tower and still functioned unchanged after the fall. The feat was repeated in 1962 in Seattle for the US market.		Watch company founded by Paul Wyler in 1896. It was known for its rugged and shockproof movements and models. Paul Wyler gained seven patents for his innovations. In 1927 he invented the "Incaflex balance spring", which was resistant to impact, and in 1932 received a patent. The two spokes of the balance wheel had been made serpentine and of an elastic alloy. As a result, the pivot of the balance staff was better protected against lateral impact. Worldwide attention was attracted by a spectacular Wyler marketing campaign in 1956, when two watches were allowed to fall from the top of the Eiffel Tower and still functioned unchanged after the fall. The feat was repeated in 1962 in Seattle for the US market.

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Notable Models

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	*[[Wyler Woodsman]]		*[[Wyler Woodsman]]
	*[[Wyler Lifeguard 1981-1168DA]]		*[[Wyler Lifeguard 1981-1168DA]]
	* Wyler Dynastar

	* [[Wyler Vetta La Giraglia]]		* [[Wyler Vetta La Giraglia]]

	*[[Wyler 'Heaty Duty' Diver]]		*[[Wyler 'Heaty Duty' Diver]]

	*[[Wyler Navigator]]		*[[Wyler Navigator]]

	*[[Wyler TriSport]]		*[[Wyler TriSport]]

	*[[Wyler Railroad Approved]]		*[[Wyler Railroad Approved]]

	*[[Wyler Lifeguard]]		*[[Wyler Lifeguard]]

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	*[[Wyler Dynawind]]		*[[Wyler Dynawind]]
	*[[Wyler Woodsman]]		*[[Wyler Woodsman]]
			*[[Wyler Lifeguard 1981-1168DA]]
	* Wyler Dynastar		* Wyler Dynastar

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	*[[Wyler Dynawind 660]]		*[[Wyler Dynawind 660]]
			*[[Wyler Dynawind]]
	*[[Wyler Woodsman]]		*[[Wyler Woodsman]]

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	Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall.		Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall.

	In 1960 manual and self-winding models from the Incaflex range became the official railway watch of the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1972, the Wyler Watch Corp. New York became a distributor for [[Eterna]].		In 1960 manual and self-winding models from the Incaflex range became the [[Wyler Railroad Approved\|official railway watch]] of the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1972, the Wyler Watch Corp. New York became a distributor for [[Eterna]].

	See [[Vetta]] for more information on Wyler.		See [[Vetta]] for more information on Wyler.

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	*[[Wyler Railroad Approved]]		*[[Wyler Railroad Approved]]

			*[[Wyler Lifeguard]]

	==Links==		==Links==

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	*[[Wyler TriSport]]		*[[Wyler TriSport]]

			*[[Wyler Railroad Approved]]

	==Links==		==Links==

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	*[[Wyler Navigator]]		*[[Wyler Navigator]]

			*[[Wyler TriSport]]

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* Notable Models */

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	*[[Wyler 'Heaty Duty' Diver]]		*[[Wyler 'Heaty Duty' Diver]]

			*[[Wyler Navigator]]

	==Links==		==Links==