Ebauches Bettlach

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Fabrique d'Ebauches Bettlach SA was a manufacturer of Roskopf movements within Ebauches SA.

History

The modern Ebauches Bettlach factory in 1951

Ebauches Bettlach SA was split from watch maker Ed. Kummer of Bettlach in 1932 following an embezzlement scandal. It was a maker of Roskopf movements and pin-lever movements. By 1967, Bettlach produced over 7 million movements per year.

There were 22 different models produced at that time, with 1 to 17 jewels. Most used interchangeable components.

Bettlach was the only company within Ebauches SA to produce Roskopf movements.

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