The history of Girard-Perregaux starts in the 18th century when, in 1791, Jean-François Bautte creates a manufacturing company in Geneva
The story of Jeanrichard begins in the 17th century. According to the website of the Swiss brand the company began in 1681
The history of Gallet starts in the 15th century. ‘Since 1466 Gallet was there’, Gallet’s website claims, but they do not claim to be the oldest watchmaker