Watch Movements
From Chronopedia
A watch or clock is nothing without its movement - the heart beating within. Some companies make their own movements - the majority buy them in from independent producers. It is a division of labour that has existed for centuries.
The Manufacture is served by the Etablisseur
Brief History
List of Swiss Watch Movement Makers
- Arogno - founded 1872 - closed 1974
- AS S.A - founded 1896 - closed 1983 (merged with ETA 1979)
- Mader & Co - 1929 - 1962
- Derby - 1929 - 1965
- Eta (ETA) 1856 - still trading
- Felsa - 1918 - 1969
- Fabrique d'
Famous Watch Movements
- Lemania 1873
- Omega 861
- Zenith ElPrimero
- Lemania 5100
- Omega 321
- ETA Valjoux 7500
- Jaeger LeCoultre 930
- IWC Cal89
- IWC Cal5000
- Omega Cal 1040
