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Article: 1950s

1950s

1950s

“Time in motion” In the 1950s Delbana introduced the “Voltige” collection, supported by a global marketing campaign of hand illustrated advertisements to promote the unique collection. Bright colored shapes alongside the dynamic timepieces emanate excitement around the new design, which corresponded with the brand’s 25th anniversary. The collection boasts a special effect created by a bespoke disk as the seconds hand, giving the illusion of a constantly moving cable which even today is extraordinary. During the fifties and sixties Delbana expanded its annual watch production at its Grenchen headquarters to more than 100,000 watches per year. Emphasis remained on producing…

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1940s

1940s

“Precision in all endeavors” After a decade producing high quality yet affordable pocket and wrist watches, Delbana began to focus on sportier timepieces that were durable as well as stylish. The c...

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1960s

1960s

“A faithful friend for life” As ladies’ wristwatches grew in popularity, the brand embraced the opportunity to experiment with more elaborate materials that were equally affordable and well-constru...

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