a history of passion, quality and commitment to a unique product

about us

  • Today

    The Moebius Division moves in 2010 from Allschwil to Itingen to new laboratories, better suited to the challenges of the future.

    2012
  • 2008

    In 2008 Moebius has been taken over by The Swatch Group and integrated as an independent division of The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd.

    2008
  • 1970

    The development and introduction of synthetic lubricants specially designed for plastics was performed in 1970.

    1970
  • 1957

    The production units and head office moved from Basel to Allschwil in canton Basel-Landschaft.

    1957
  • 1952

    In collaboration with the Swiss Laboratory for Horological Research (LSRH) in Neuchâtel, a fully synthetic oil Moebius SYNT-A-LUBE was developed.

    1952
  • 1900 – 1950

    As of 1892 research, development and distribution activities were conducted exclusively in Basel. During the first half of the 20th century, Moebius’s specialists devoted themselves entirely to perfecting and extending the range of natural oils for watches and clocks.

    1900 to 1950
  • 1855

    Founding of the company "H. Moebius und Sohn" in Hanover (Germany) by watchmaker Hermann Moebius who first recognized the exceptional properties of neatsfoot oil for clock lubrication.

    1855