Several historic and unique timepieces created by Hebdomas are still to be found in private collections all over the world. The success of the Hebdomas watches in the 1900 was unbelievable and during this period the company had 1000 workers and used to produce 1000 watches a day. Hebdomas watches obtained many rewards and medals f.i. Examples of the HEBDOMAS watch may often be seen in museums and private collections. In 1906, the partnership was dissolved and a new company was formed under the name of SCHILD & Co., and established in a new factory in Rue du Parc, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, which is the present address of the company. Later, in partnership with Otto Schild from Grenchen, they set up business in La-Chaux-de-Fonds at the beginning of the century under the name of Graizely & Co. The patent was granted on 10 January 1889 but this in turn was purchased by a watchmaker from La Ferrière, Arthur Graizely, who developed the watch into a commercial success. The origin of the 8 day watch traces back to 1888 when a watchmaker from the Jura canton (Switzerland) applied for a patent for an 8-days watch with a visible escapement. The outstanding feature is the unusual large mainspring barrel which occupies the rear of the movement.
The watch has a distinctive style with a small dial, visible balance wheel and a decorated balance cock. The HEBDOMAS 8 day watch was first made at the turn of the century and has continued steadily its production, with minor variation, ever since. In ancient Lesbos, sung by poets, such festivities were dedicated to Dionisio, holding many superstitious rituals and beliefs which were linked to the seventh day of the month. The name Hebdomas recalls the festivities of Ebdomee, held in Sparta, Croton and Mileto, which celebrated the birth of Apollo on the seventh day of the month. Hebdomas high standard of quality is rooted in the experience of its highly skilled watch-makers, and also in the remembrance of olden customs linked to the cycle of seven, which is the key number that made the brand famous throughout the world.
Since 1888, all Hebdomas watches have been entirely manufactured by hand, piece by piece. The work of these watch-makers has been re-discovered by a large public and connoisseurs, who appreciates the good craftsmanship and models that time has preserved. This small village near French border is known as the cradle of traditional watch making, thanks to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of the Swiss watch-makers. HEBDOMAS, one of the greatest and oldest Swiss watch brands, started its activities in 1888 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), the birth place of many famous Swiss brands.
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