Origins and period
Welschenrohr, Switzerland
Company founded in 1900; Technos name registered in the early twentieth century
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Technos
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Technos in watchmaking
The Gunzinger family’s Welschenrohr manufacture developed the Technos name into a significant Swiss export brand. It became especially successful in Japan and Brazil, producing dependable dress, automatic, alarm, dive, and sports watches.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
Sky Diver and Borazon models, Swiss automatic watches, strong Brazilian and Japanese markets, and Welschenrohr manufacturing heritage.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.