Favre Leuba
Geneva, Switzerland · Est. 1737
Founded by Abraham Favre
Favre-Leuba, founded in Le Locle in 1737, is one of Switzerland's oldest watch brands and an early pioneer of diving and altitude complications, including the world's first wristwatch altimeter in 1962. The brand was revived in 2016 under Indian ownership with a focus on adventure sports watches.
- Founded
- 1737
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Revived
Key Collections
- Raider — Robust sport watch collection including the iconic Bivouac with altimeter and barometer, and Sea King diver.
- Chief — Dress watch collection drawing on the brand's 280+ year heritage with refined mid-century-inspired designs.
- Bivouac — Legendary adventure watch first introduced in 1962, featuring a mechanical altimeter and aneroid barometer for mountaineers.
Timeline
- 1737 — Abraham Favre registers as a watchmaker in Le Locle, establishing what becomes the second-oldest watch brand in the world.
- 1815 — Henry-Augustus Favre partners with Auguste Leuba, creating the Favre-Leuba name.
- 1962 — Introduces the Bivouac, the first wristwatch with a built-in altimeter and barometer.
- 1968 — Launches the Bathy depth gauge watch for divers, another industry first.
- 2011 — Tata Group's Titan Company acquires the brand, beginning a revival of Favre-Leuba.
- 2023 — Brand changes hands to Silvercity Brands AG, continuing production from Grenchen, Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Favre Leuba
- How old is Favre-Leuba?
- Favre-Leuba dates back to 1737, making it the second-oldest watch brand in the world after Blancpain (founded 1735). It has nearly 290 years of continuous heritage.
- What is the Bivouac?
- The Bivouac, introduced in 1962, was the world's first wristwatch with a built-in mechanical altimeter and barometer, designed for mountaineers and explorers.