====== Moeris ======

{{wst>author|[[Foskett, Stephen|Stephen Foskett]] ([[https://grail-watch.com/|Grail Watch]])}}

**Moeris** was a Swiss watch brand dating to [[1893]]. It was later part of [[Rayville]], owners of [[Blancpain]], before being passed to [[Tissot]].

===== History =====
The Moeris Watch Factory was established in [[1893]] in [[Saint-Imier]]. The company was a high-volume maker, producing more than 10 million watches by [[1957]]. At that time, the company sold upscale watches with 17 or 25 jewels and [[Incabloc]] shock protection.

In [[1966]], Moeris introduced a licensed watch with the likeness of [[James Bond]]. This watch featured a rectangular case with chamfers at each corner, giving it an octagonal look much like the modern [[Bulgari Octo]] line. The round dial was unremarkable apart from the "James Bond 007" logo above the date window at 6 00, but the reverse featured a engraving of Sean Connery in the signature role. The crown was square and also featured "007" engraved.

Moeris became part of [[Rayville]] by [[1974]], alongside [[Blancpain]]. At this time, the company pivoted to focus on historic replica [[pocket watch]]es. For the next decade, the Moeris brand was found on many pocket watches with historic designs. The company listed its address as [[Villeret]], like Rayville, by [[1976]]. In [[1978]], Moeris closed its doors.

In [[1980]], ownership of Moeris passed to [[Tissot]]. By this point, the company was focused on [[skeleton]]ized pocket watches and [[quartz]] [[pendant watch]]es for ladies. Soon, the company was located at [[Le Locle]] with Tissot. It appears to have ceased production after [[1985]].


{{tag>Watch_brands Watch_brands_Switzerland Tissot Saint-Imier}}