====== 1896 ======

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  *  Paul Wyler founds the watch company [[Wyler]] named after him. It is known for its rugged and shock resistent movements and models.
  *  [[Harry Winston]], who later becomes one of the most famous jewelers, is born in New York.
  *  The Swiss watch manufacturer [[Kelek]] is founded in the well-known watch town of [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]].
  *  [[Adolf Schild-Hugi]] establishes [[A. Schild]] in [[Grenchen]].
<- [[1895]] | [[1897]] ->
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