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TAG Heuer - Swiss watch manufacturer
The watch manufacturer Heuer is founded in the year 1860 by Edouard Heuer in Saint-Imier. 1867 the company moves to Biel. 1882 the series production of chronographs begins, and Heuer receives the first patent for a timer mechanism. 1887 follows the invention of the oscillating pinion, which is still used today by well-known watch brands. Heuer's sons, Charles-Auguste and Jules-Edouard Heuer, take over the management of the company in 1891, later Charles-Edouard Heuer continues the family legacy.
On 1 January 1964 the watch manufactures Heuer and Leonidas, Saint-Imier merge to Heuer-Leonidas S.A., with Jack W. Heuer as Managing Director. In the following years Jack W. Heuer is crucially responsible for …
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![Lange employees in front of the [[:2001]] re-inaugurated headquarters of „A. Lange & Söhne". The building was built in 1873. (click to enlarge!) Lange employees in front of the [[:2001]] re-inaugurated headquarters of „A. Lange & Söhne". The building was built in 1873. (click to enlarge!)](/lib/exe/fetch.php?tok=39d98a&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uhren-wiki.com%2Fimages%2FA_Lange_%26_S%C3%B6hne_Stammhaus.jpg)
Lange employees in front of the 2001 re-inaugurated headquarters of „A. Lange & Söhne“. The building was built in 1873.
Classical Brands
- Patek Philippe and Rolex
Interesting facts about two world known brands, which have both written watch history - Vacheron Constantin
The oldest watch brand of the world; history and background - From A. Lange & Söhne to Lange Uhren GmbH
Watchmaking tradition in Glashütte under the brand name “A. Lange & Söhne” - Audemars Piguet and Girard-Perregaux
Two family-held manufactures rich in tradition, who both go their own independant way successfully - Cartier
Stylish luxury has a name Cartier, best known house for luxury accessoires and timeless watch classics - IWC - International Watch Co. Schaffhausen
History of a well-known company in Northern Switzerland - Junghans
Detailed description of the traditional german brand and its checkered development
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![The young German company [[:Nomos]] in [[:Glashütte]] (click to enlarge!) The young German company [[:Nomos]] in [[:Glashütte]] (click to enlarge!)](/lib/exe/fetch.php?tok=ad3be6&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uhren-wiki.com%2Fimages%2FNomos_Gebaeude.jpg)