David Candaux
Le Solliat, Switzerland · Est. 2012
Founded by David Candaux
David Candaux is an independent Swiss watchmaker creating exceptional timepieces from his atelier at Le Solliat in the Vallée de Joux, guided by a philosophy uniting heart and mind. His collections feature proprietary complications including a patented 30° inclined tourbillon and the Magic Crown ergonomic system, each watch backed by a 10-year warranty.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Le Solliat, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- DC6 (2018) — David Candaux’s flagship collection line, introduced as a highly architectural titanium tourbillon watch with dual sapphire domes, a hand-engraved guilloché surface, and the brand’s patented Magic Crown approach to ergonomic high watchmaking. Key references: DC6 TITANIUM, DC6 NIGHT FOREST, DC6 COLLECTION.
- DC9 — Ultra-exclusive complication watch with innovative architecture and hand-finished movement components.
Timeline
- 2012 — Independent watchmaker David Candaux founds his brand in Le Noirmont, Switzerland.
- 2018 — Debuts the DC6, a groundbreaking timepiece with suspended tourbillon and innovative architecture.
- 2020 — Gains recognition in independent watchmaking circles for exceptional hand-finishing and creative complications.
- 2022 — Continues producing extremely limited numbers of haute horlogerie pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Candaux
- How many watches does David Candaux make per year?
- David Candaux produces only a handful of watches per year, each entirely hand-finished by Candaux himself in his Le Noirmont atelier.
- What is David Candaux known for?
- David Candaux is known for innovative watch architecture, particularly suspended tourbillons and creative movement construction, all executed with exceptional hand-finishing.
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