Akrivia
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland · Est. 2012
Founded by Rexhep Rexhepi
Akrivia is a micro-manufacture founded in Geneva in 2012 by watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi, who trained at Patek Philippe before striking out independently. The brand produces extremely limited quantities of hand-finished watches that have rapidly gained cult status among serious collectors.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- AK-06 Chronomètre — Rexhepi's definitive expression of pure timekeeping — slim, classical, with exceptional movement finishing.
- Chronomètre Contemporain — Contemporary evolution of the AK-06 with updated case proportions and refined dial layout.
- Akrivia Tourbillon — Flying tourbillon with extraordinary hand-finishing — every component bevelled and polished by Rexhepi himself.
- AK-09 Répétition Minutes — Minute repeater demonstrating mastery of acoustic complications alongside Rexhepi's signature finishing.
- Tourbillon Vagabondage III — A collaboration with Romain Gauthier: jumping seconds and tourbillon in a single harmonious composition.
Timeline
- 1987 — Rexhep Rexhepi born in Kosovo; his family later emigrates to Switzerland.
- 2005 — Rexhepi begins training at Patek Philippe's Geneva manufacture, mastering movement finishing under the most demanding standards.
- 2012 — Rexhepi founds Akrivia in Geneva's Plan-les-Ouates district, aged 25 — one of the youngest to establish a true manufacture.
- 2013 — First watch, the AK-06 Chronomètre, launched to immediate collector acclaim. Waitlists form instantly.
- 2016 — Akrivia wins the GPHG (Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève) Mechanical Exception prize.
- 2018 — The AK-09 Répétition Minutes unveiled — a minute repeater with exceptional hand-finishing.
- 2022 — Rexhepi collaborates with Romain Gauthier on a joint complication piece, marking his peer status among the world's elite.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akrivia
- Who is Rexhep Rexhepi?
- Rexhep Rexhepi is a Kosovar-Swiss master watchmaker born in 1987. After training at Patek Philippe, he founded Akrivia at 25. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented independent watchmakers of his generation.
- How many watches does Akrivia produce each year?
- Fewer than 20 pieces per year. Rexhepi finishes every movement himself, making Akrivia among the rarest watches in the world.
- Why are Akrivia watches sought after by collectors?
- Collectors prize Akrivia for extraordinary hand-finishing — the bevelling, polishing, and anglage on every component is done by Rexhepi personally. Combined with a compelling personal story, the watches carry emotional weight beyond their craft.
- What is the price of an Akrivia watch?
- Typically CHF 50,000 to over CHF 200,000 for complicated pieces. Secondary market prices often exceed retail significantly.