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  1. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 23, 2012

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  2. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Oct 23, 2012

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    Jeweler/watchmaker brand that is over a hundred years old. Sold some ETA based chronographs a few decades ago as well. Their watches are sort of middle tier in terms of quality.
     
  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Oct 23, 2012

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    Retailer in the Schwanenplatz in Lucerne. Gubelin (another huge retailer that brands its own stuff sometimes) is just across the street, and any manufacture that doesn't have a brand boutique within a block isn't worth discussing. It's the epicenter of Chinese watch tourism in Switzerland - they drop 'em off one busload every 15 minutes, practically at Bucherer's door. It has to be seen to be believed.
     
  4. ulackfocus Oct 23, 2012

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    Bucherer had a lot of brands make watches for them. They do have one claim to fame with their Archimedes Supercompressor from the late 60's / early 70's. It's almost a grail among vintage dive watch collectors.

    Owned a couple Bucherers myself, including one70's cushion case diver years ago with an ETA inside. Almost as interesting as a Bulova Snorkel.