More than 100years of heritage!

 RECTA, founded in 1897 originally manufactured chronographs. This precision based activity was the foundation of the skills required to design and manufacture the first compass in a pocket watch housing in 1914.
 The reputation of RECTA has been built around the skills required to design manufacture precision instruments for use around the world. In 1941 RECTA developed its famous “liquid filled matchbox” model (known as the DP model, and used by the Swiss Army) which today is still used by armed forces around the world, who have both proven and established its unique reputation.
Whether as a member of the Scouts, youth organisations, the armed forces, backpacking or just travelling the world many of us have used a RECTA compass. Today, millions of people regularly use a compass, many on a daily basis, this keeps the heritage of RECTA alive.