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Girard-Perregaux was founded in 1856 by Constantin Girard Othenin and Henri Perregaux in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The aim of the manufacture was the production of precision watches. Between 1866 and 1876 Girard-Perregaux wins several awards at chronometer competitions of the Observatory of Neuchâtel. From 1880 Constantin Girard developes wristwatches for the German naval officers on behalf of Kaiser Wilhelm I. and then manufactures two thousand of them - which thus become the first mass-produced wristwatches ever. In 1903 Girard dies. His son Constant Girard-Gallet takes over the management of the company. In 1906 he additionally purchases the company Bautte, founded by Jean Francois Bautte …
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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!)](/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. (click to enlarge!)")
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
![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 "The young German company [[:Nomos]] in [[:Glashütte]] (click to enlarge!)")
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