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The company was established in 1963 by Hans Noll and his wife Elisabeth, two years after taking over a watch factory sales management in [[Biel]], [[Switzerland]].<ref name="HANOWA AG HISTORY">{{cite web |url=http://www.hanowa.ch/Main/About.html |title= About Hanowa - Our History |publisher=HANOWA |accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> In 1990, a second brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was born.<ref name="HANOWA AG HISTORY" /> In 1996 the company attempted to register SWISS EAGLE as a trademark, but the trademark filing was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trademarkia.com/swiss-eagle-75159982.html |title= SWISS EAGLE - Reviews & brand information |publisher=Trademarkia.com |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> |
The company was established in 1963 by Hans Noll and his wife Elisabeth, two years after taking over a watch factory sales management in [[Biel]], [[Switzerland]].<ref name="HANOWA AG HISTORY">{{cite web |url=http://www.hanowa.ch/Main/About.html |title= About Hanowa - Our History |publisher=HANOWA |accessdate=2014-02-02}}</ref> In 1990, a second brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was born.<ref name="HANOWA AG HISTORY" /> While HANOWA is a brand of Biel, SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA is domiciliated in [[Solothurn]].<ref>{{cite new |url=http://www.solothurnerzeitung.ch/solothurn/stadt-solothurn/neu-belebte-tradition-die-solothurner-uhrenmarke-roamer-wird-125-jahre-alt-126430121 |title= Neu belebte Tradition: Die Solothurner Uhrenmarke Roamer wird 125 Jahre alt |newspaper=Solothurner Zeitung|language = German |last1=Toggweiler |first1=Andreas |date= 21 April 2013 |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> In 1996 the company attempted to register SWISS EAGLE as a trademark, but the trademark filing was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trademarkia.com/swiss-eagle-75159982.html |title= SWISS EAGLE - Reviews & brand information |publisher=Trademarkia.com |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2014, the brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was represented at the second floor of [[BaselWorld]], a yearly worldwide watch and jewelry show in the city of [[Basel]], among many other Swiss watch brands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.messe.ch/Baselworld/FloorPlans/2014/12.pdf |title= Baselworld Floorplans 1.2 |publisher=Baselworld.com |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> As of 2014, Hanowa has service centers in 59 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hanowa.ch/pages/Quality/servicecenters.html |title= Costumer Service |publisher=HANOWA |accessdate=2 February 2014}}</ref> |
In 2014, the brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was represented at the second floor of [[BaselWorld]], a yearly worldwide watch and jewelry show in the city of [[Basel]], among many other Swiss watch brands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.messe.ch/Baselworld/FloorPlans/2014/12.pdf |title= Baselworld Floorplans 1.2 |publisher=Baselworld.com |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref> As of 2014, Hanowa AG is led by [[CEO]] Christian Frommherz and the company has service centers in 59 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.weltwoche.ch/weiche/hinweisgesperrt.html?hidID=547012 |newspaper = [[Die Weltwoche]] |language=German |title= «Ich war wild und zeitlos» |last1=Schmuki |first1=Oliver |date=2 February 2013 |accessdate=4 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hanowa.ch/pages/Quality/servicecenters.html |title= Costumer Service |publisher=HANOWA |accessdate=2 February 2014}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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| Industry | Watch manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Wristwatches |
| Services | Timing systems |
| Website | www.hanowa.ch |
HANOWA and SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA are brands of Hanowa Aktiengesellschaft (AG)/Ltd. Solothurn/Switzerland which designs and makes timepieces, particularly wristwatches. The company's name is an acronym for HAns NOll WAtches, a clear referral to the founder of the company.
History
The company was established in 1963 by Hans Noll and his wife Elisabeth, two years after taking over a watch factory sales management in Biel, Switzerland.[1] In 1990, a second brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was born.[1] While HANOWA is a brand of Biel, SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA is domiciliated in Solothurn.[2] In 1996 the company attempted to register SWISS EAGLE as a trademark, but the trademark filing was cancelled.[3]
In 2014, the brand SWISS MILITARY - HANOWA was represented at the second floor of BaselWorld, a yearly worldwide watch and jewelry show in the city of Basel, among many other Swiss watch brands.[4] As of 2014, Hanowa AG is led by CEO Christian Frommherz and the company has service centers in 59 countries worldwide.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b "About Hanowa - Our History". HANOWA. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
- ^ Toggweiler, Andreas (21 April 2013). "Neu belebte Tradition: Die Solothurner Uhrenmarke Roamer wird 125 Jahre alt". Solothurner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ "SWISS EAGLE - Reviews & brand information". Trademarkia.com. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ "Baselworld Floorplans 1.2" (PDF). Baselworld.com. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ Schmuki, Oliver (2 February 2013). "«Ich war wild und zeitlos»". Die Weltwoche (in German). Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ "Costumer Service". HANOWA. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
