![]() ![]() The invention of the “Speed Switch” in 1960 sets a milestone in the watchmaking history. The first watches under the name of “Atlantic” with a sextant as a logo were released in 1932, including one of the first waterproof chronographs. Initially the company manufactured parts for such renowned watch producers as Longines, Certina, and many others. The company was originally called EKB (short for Eduard Kummer Bettlach). The introduction, in 1937 of 6 days of paid vacation per year at EKB was a social breakthrough. There was no such thing as paid vacation nor extra wages. At that time, the workweek lasted 6 days and 11 hours per day. Over the subsequent years the factory developed steadily, reaching 720 employees before the end of the 19th century.Īlthough Eduard Kummer was known as very traditional, he believed strongly in the development of the watch industry. In 1888, 15 to 20 employees worked in the first workshop. The vision of setting up a high-quality watchmaking business became true. The citizens of Bettlach recognized Kummer’s business ambitions and supported the establishment of the industry, which soon became the heart of Swiss watchmaking. He came back to his native city as a qualified master of horology. During his many years of apprenticeship and further education in the Swiss Jura, he constantly refined his skills as a watchmaker. He was one of the founders of Swiss watchmaking. It was founded by Eduard Kummer, born March 26, 1845. ![]() The Atlantic company was established in Bettlach, a village near Grenchen Switzerland, in 1888. ![]()
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