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This site shows the development of the Swiss electric wrist watches from the early 1950s until the inception of the quartz system during the mid 1960s and beyond. The progression from the electric system to the electronic system was mainly, gradually enabled by the advances of microelectronic developments in the USA in which also numerous Swiss engineers were involved.
The developments are illustrated with help of prototypes, which are discussed in detail, to enable a thorough understanding of the history behind the evolution of the Swiss electric and later electronic wrist watch.
The informations underlying the entries of this site are taken from specialised literature, official archives, reliable internet sources and directly from engineers having worked on the development of the respective systems or watches. The references are clearly stated in each section and sub-section and provided with direct links if available.
This site is perpetual work in progress. There is no ambition of completeness. If you have further reliable info or you have questions or comments you can contact me in English, French, German or Italian.
Electric Watch Prototypes 