Hanowa states that it was founded by Hans Noll in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, in 1963. On its history page, the brand says that in 1969 it extended its wristwatch offering with ring watches, pendants, and pocket watches. The same timeline says that by 1985 Hanowa had grown into a watch brand with broad international distribution, and that it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013.
The official site does not document patents or awards in the material reviewed. It does state that Hanowa watches are Swiss made, and it says all watches in the Hanowa collection bear the Swiss cross logo.
Collections and product lines shown on the site include Maloja, Conthey, Fahy, Ascona Sparkling, Muri, Oran, Bister, Misox, Ajoie, Canova, Chancy, Emilia, Furna, Goms, Jonen, Kander, Lancy, Maggia, Marsens, Sense, Melide, Tresa, Rivera, and Bauma. The site also groups watches under categories such as For Her, Newness, and Timeless.
The contact information page lists Hanowa AG at Industriestrasse 5, 4313 Möhlin, Switzerland. The site also includes a store locator. It states that it is currently shipping within Europe only.
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