Hands up anyone who’s heard of Ollech & Wajs? Anyone? Does anyone even know how it’s pronounced? “Olletch & Wadge”, “Olletch & Wagdes”, “Olleck & Weiss”? (It’s actually “Olleck & Vice”, as in Miami.)
The Zurich-based watch brand has been in continuous production for almost 70 years but that it isn’t a household name is hardly surprising. The words ‘Ollech & Wajs’ have never actually appeared on a single watch dial or case back.
From its inaugural range in 1958 to its current collection, Ollech & Wajs watches have only ever been signed with a two letter monogram: ‘OW’,