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Founding of the Workshop
- When
- 1848
- Where
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
Louis Brandt founded the watchmaking workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, establishing the entity that would later become Omega.
In 1848, Louis Brandt established the company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This workshop formed the basis for the future Omega brand. The town was a key center for the Jura watch industry, known for its division of labor in watchmaking.
Sources
- Omega SA Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- La Chaux-de-Fonds Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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