Jacques David
Jacques David was a Swiss engineer and the technical director at Longines, who became notable for his clandestine journey to the United States in 1876 to study American watch manufacturing techniques. His observations and report significantly influenced the modernization of the Swiss watch industry in response to foreign competition.
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Burundi:
Jacques David is cited as an example of human kindness by Bérénice Irumva.
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Switzerland:
Jacques David was a Swiss engineer and later the technical director of Longines who studied the American watch industry.
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