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Graham

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland · Est. 1995

Founded by Eric Loth

Founded in 1995 in La Chaux-de-Fonds — 300 years after master watchmaker George Graham invented the deadbeat escapement — Graham produces bold, oversized chronographs that honour the English horological master's legacy. Known for the Chronofighter and Silverstone collections, Graham occupies a unique space between Swiss manufacture and British character.

Founded
1995
Headquarters
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Luxury
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Chronofighter (2001) — GRAHAM’s Chronofighter is the brand’s signature thumb-trigger chronograph line: a bold, oversized wrist instrument rooted in George Graham’s early chronograph heritage, tuned for fast start-stop use and a distinctly military-aviation character. The current site presents Chronofighter as an iconic collection with modern variants, including Vintage and Steel interpretations. Key references: Chronofighter Vintage, Chronofighter Steel, Chronofighter Superlight.
  • Swordfish (2002) — GRAHAM’s Swordfish is a bold, unconventional sport-chronograph line characterized by distinctive magnifying windows over the counters and an aggressively charismatic profile. The official site frames it as a highly migratory predator metaphor: technical, unusual, and designed to stand out while remaining functional in daily wear. Key references: Swordfish, Swordfish Special Series, Swordfish Black.
  • Silverstone — Racing-inspired chronograph named after the famous British motorsport circuit, combining speed and precision.

Timeline

  • 1695 — George Graham, the original English master watchmaker, invents the deadbeat escapement and cylinder escapement in London.
  • 1995 — Eric Loth revives the Graham brand in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, paying tribute to George Graham's inventive spirit.
  • 2001 — Launch of the Chronofighter with its signature left-side trigger mechanism, establishing Graham's bold identity.
  • 2014 — Introduction of the Chronofighter Superlight Carbon, pushing lightweight materials in oversized chronographs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Graham

What is the connection between Graham watches and George Graham?
The modern brand, founded in 1995, pays homage to the 17th-century English watchmaker George Graham, who invented the deadbeat escapement and mercury pendulum. The brand channels his spirit of invention.
What makes the Chronofighter unique?
The Chronofighter features a patented trigger-start chronograph mechanism on the left side of the case, operated by the thumb for intuitive one-hand use.

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