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Sonvilier (formerly spelled Sonvillers and Sonvillier) is a small town in the [[Vallon de Saint-Imier]] in the [[Bernese Jura]] region of [[Canton Berne]]. It is located just west of the well-known watchmaking town of [[Saint-Imier]] in the [[Jura Triangle]], about half way between [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] and [[Bienne]]. | Sonvilier (formerly spelled Sonvillers and Sonvillier) is a small town in the [[Vallon de Saint-Imier]] in the [[Bernese Jura]] region of [[Canton Berne]]. It is located just west of the well-known watchmaking town of [[Saint-Imier]] in the [[Jura Triangle]], about half way between [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] and [[Bienne]]. | ||
Two of the most lasting contributions to horology from Sonvilier are the [[Chopard]] firm, founded in [[1860]] by [[Louis-Ulysse Chopard]], and the [[Solvil et Titus|Solvil]] brand, established by [[Paul Ditisheim]] in [[1918]]. Although Solvil et Titus moved to [[La Chaux-de-Fonds]] and [[Geneva]], the name honors the town, which housed the original factory. | |||
* [[Chopard]] - Established in Sonvilier in [[1860]] | |||
* [[Solvil]] - Established in Sonvilier in [[1918]] | |||
* [[Fritz Gränicher]] - Fabrique de Ressorts (1960s) | |||
* [[Edouard Tschanz]] - Maker of enamel dials (1870s) | |||
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[[Category:Vallon de Saint-Imier]] | [[Category:Vallon de Saint-Imier]] | ||
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Sonvilier (formerly spelled Sonvillers and Sonvillier) is a small town in the Vallon de Saint-Imier in the Bernese Jura region of Canton Berne. It is located just west of the well-known watchmaking town of Saint-Imier in the Jura Triangle, about half way between La Chaux-de-Fonds and Bienne.
Two of the most lasting contributions to horology from Sonvilier are the Chopard firm, founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, and the Solvil brand, established by Paul Ditisheim in 1918. Although Solvil et Titus moved to La Chaux-de-Fonds and Geneva, the name honors the town, which housed the original factory.
- Chopard - Established in Sonvilier in 1860
- Solvil - Established in Sonvilier in 1918
- Fritz Gränicher - Fabrique de Ressorts (1960s)
- Edouard Tschanz - Maker of enamel dials (1870s)