1969

mb-microtec was founded by Oskar Thüler: inventor and developer of the self-illuminating technology trigalight.

1989

Development and introduction of the world's first self-illuminating watch at mb-microtec, the P6500 Type 6. A model that was supplied to the US Army. This was due to the requirements of the US Army's MIL-W-46374F specifications. This led to the founding of the "traser" brand.

2010

Famous Japanese actor Yuji Oda wore the P6500 Type 6 in the police film Bayside Shakedown 3.

2011

Introduction of a custom-made product for the Swiss Air Force.

2012

Presentation of a special edition limited to 100 pieces for the 100th anniversary of the Russian Air Force.

2014

Cooperation with Red Bull in Hornussen (Swiss national sport).

2015

traser will be the official timekeeper of the Tour de Suisse until 2017.

2016

Product placement of traser watches in the film "Unleashed" starring Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings).

2017

traser is represented in more than 40 countries worldwide and the collection consists of over 50 models.

Launch of the P68 Pathfinder Automatic

The P68 Pathfinder Automatic series not only shows the time, but also shows the way. The integrated compass ring turns this watch into a pathfinder that lets its wearer determine the geographical direction and follow their own spirit of adventure.

2018

mb-microtec inaugurates spectacular new building

ILLUMINATING THE FUTURE

On October 25th, the new building of mb-microtec was inaugurated in the presence of prominent guests from politics and business.
Former Federal Councilor Adolf Ogi was the illustrious guest speaker. 

Not only does the exterior of the new mb-microtec production facilities look different from the other constructions in the Niederwangen industrial area near Bern, the interior is also spectacular. The building took three years to construct, with CHF 23 million being invested in the overall project. When constructing the new building, the highest requirements were placed on fire, earthquake and burglary protection. Some rooms have negative pressure conditions that are optimally regulated, others have generators
that ensure an uninterrupted power supply. 

2018

Launch of the P67 Officer Pro Automatic Bronze

As a complement to the Active Lifestyle collection, traser introduces the P67 Officer Pro Automatic: the brand's first bronze watch. The adventurers of the future wear a touch of nostalgia on their wrists and can always read the time reliably even in the dark - without any sunlight.

2019

traser celebrates its 30th anniversary and mb-microtec its 50th anniversary.

T1000 The brightest! - traser presents the brightest self-illuminating watch in the world

A classic family affair! With the T1000, traser and its sister company trigalight present the brightest self-illuminating watch in the world. The concept clock was created for the 50th anniversary of mb-microtec. 

The T1000 shines with a power of more than 1000 microlumens and is equipped with an incredible 318 trigalight tubes. The custom-made product glows 50 times more brightly than any conventional watch with H3 technology. The record watch is a special model and honors 50 years of pioneering work in the field of self-illuminating technology. She is not for sale.

2020

Restructuring of the existing Active Lifestyle and Tactical Adventure collections into the new three product categories Tactical, Outdoor and Diver.

Launch of the P67 Diver

Launch of the new diving collection with helium valve and water resistance up to 50 bar.