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Steinhart is now Debaufre

crick

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1/8/06
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Something i didnt know that is old news...

but the Steinhart brand of watches we've all are accustomed to for it's great homage watches have changed names.
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They're now known as Debaufre?
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all because Steinhausen sued them for having a similar name. I see these watches a lot at sharper image.
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Steinhart rather than going through the legal trouble of courts and blah blah blah, decided just to switch their names and logo.

funny that!
 

hooligan

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24/6/06
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Yep, but only in the US. They're still Steinhart in Europe. I think it's just silly that they were sued...
 

ekwatch

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hooligan said:
Yep, but only in the US. They're still Steinhart in Europe. I think it's just silly that they were sued...

I agree. I could understand if Steinhart sued Steinhausen, but not the other way around. It's kind of like Timex suing Rolex because people may confuse the brand. Timex should WANT people to confuse the brand, as should Steinhausen.