Buren
Büren an der Aare, Switzerland · Est. 1898
Founded by Various Swiss watchmakers
Buren is a historic Swiss watch brand founded in 1898 in Le Locle, known for producing the ultra-thin Gran Prix movement used in the Hamilton Pulsar and various other watches. The brand was a significant movement manufacturer in the 20th century before being absorbed into larger groups.
- Founded
- 1898
- Headquarters
- Büren an der Aare, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Defunct
Key Collections
- Grand Prix — Mid-century automatic collection that won recognition at chronometry competitions.
- Super Slender — Ultra-thin automatic movement line that influenced the development of slim calibres in the 1960s.
Timeline
- 1898 — Buren Watch Company established in Büren an der Aare, Switzerland
- 1930 — Developed reputation for high-quality, reliable movements
- 1962 — Developed the micro-rotor calibre 1000 series, one of the thinnest automatic movements of its era
- 1966 — Merged with Hamilton Watch Company
- 1972 — Hamilton (including Buren) acquired by SSIH, predecessor to the Swatch Group
Frequently Asked Questions about Buren
- What was Buren known for?
- Buren was a respected Swiss movement manufacturer known for developing ultra-thin micro-rotor automatic calibres in the 1960s that influenced the entire industry.
- Does Buren still exist?
- Buren as an independent brand ceased operations after merging with Hamilton in 1966 and subsequently being absorbed into the Swatch Group. Vintage Buren watches remain collectible.