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Independent brands are so varied that it would be impossible to cover them all. We have chosen three which in 2017 have been examplary of the strength driving this important hub of creativity for the whole industry. They are Hysek, Akrivia and Lebeau-Coullary.

Breitling and Bentley, Bentley and Breitling. In other words, when an aviation watch specialist lionizes the best of car manufacturers. The Breitling for Bentley collection is one of the oldest and richest watch/car partnerships.

Just published by Editions Slatkine, Le Temps d’une vie (in English 'A lifetime') is Vincent Calabrese's novel-like autobiographical account of independence. It tells both his own story and that of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Journalist, Pierre Maillard, brings us his review.

La Montre Hermès was established in Bienne in 1978. In 2017, the Manufacture is 39 years old. Hermès draws its strength from its inexhaustible creativity and its incessant search for excellence in those areas where the family-run company decides to invest.