Recta
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland · Fondée en 1897
Fondée par Kaspar Hauert
Recta était un fabricant suisse de montres fondé à Soleure, connu pour ses montres militaires et ses boussoles intégrées. Les montres Recta avec boussole étaient très appréciées des militaires et des explorateurs.
- Fondée en
- 1897
- Siège social
- Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
- Groupe
- Other
- Segment de prix
- Milieu de gamme
- Statut
- Disparue
Cessation: 1996
Recta cessa ses activités lors de la crise du quartz.
Recta pointait le nord pour les soldats perdus — une montre, une boussole, un seul poignet.
Collections phares
- Military Compass Watches — Rugged timepieces incorporating Recta's renowned compass technology, designed for military and outdoor use.
- DP Series — Precision instruments combining watch movements with directional compasses, popular among surveyors and mountaineers.
- Sport Watches — Durable Swiss-made watches designed for outdoor activities, reflecting the brand's instrument-making heritage.
Chronologie
- 1897 — Kaspar Hauert founded Recta in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, initially focusing on precision compass manufacturing.
- 1914 — Supplied military compasses to Swiss and Allied forces during the First World War, establishing reputation for precision instruments.
- 1940 — Recta fournit des montres avec boussoles intégrées aux forces armées.
- 1963 — Introduced the DP2, a landmark compass design that became an industry standard for outdoor navigation.
- 1996 — Acquired by Finnish company Suunto; watch production ceased as operations merged with Suunto's instrument-focused business.
Questions fréquentes sur Recta
- Qu'est-ce qui rendait les montres Recta uniques ?
- Recta était connue pour ses montres intégrant une boussole dans le boîtier ou sur la lunette, permettant aux militaires et aux explorateurs de disposer d'un instrument d'orientation combiné à leur montre.
- Are Recta watches still valuable?
- Vintage Recta watches, particularly military-issued compass watches, are collectible among enthusiasts of Swiss military equipment and precision instruments. Values remain modest but stable for well-preserved examples.
- Can I still buy a Recta watch today?
- New Recta watches are not available as production ended in 1996. Vintage examples occasionally appear at specialist dealers and auction platforms, though they are relatively scarce.
- What happened to Recta after the Suunto acquisition?
- Following the 1996 acquisition, Recta's compass manufacturing expertise was integrated into Suunto's product lines. The Recta brand continues solely for compass production, whilst the watch division was discontinued.
- What were Recta watches known for?
- Recta watches were distinguished by their integration of precision compass technology, reflecting the company's core expertise in navigational instruments. They were particularly valued by military personnel and outdoor professionals.