Herbelin
Charquemont, France · Est. 1947
Founded by Pierre-Michel Herbelin
In the heart of the Jura mountains since 1947, Herbelin embodies three generations of family passion for watchmaking. The French brand's iconic Newport and Cap Camarat collections have earned a devoted following worldwide — refined, understated timepieces that express the very best of French elegance with reliable Swiss movements.
- Founded
- 1947
- Headquarters
- Charquemont, France
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Cap Camarat — Nautical-inspired sport watch named after the cape near Saint-Tropez, featuring a rotating bezel and robust construction.
- Newport — Flagship sporty-elegant collection with integrated bracelet design, available in chronograph and automatic versions.
- Galet — Smooth, pebble-shaped case collection inspired by stones found on French Mediterranean beaches, known for its comfortable wearability.
- Antarès — Ladies' collection with interchangeable straps, allowing personalisation and versatility in a single timepiece.
Timeline
- 1947 — Pierre-Michel Herbelin founds the watchmaking company in Charquemont, in the French Jura mountains near the Swiss border.
- 1975 — The Newport collection is launched, becoming Herbelin's signature sporty-elegant line.
- 2020 — Cap Camarat collection is introduced, marking Herbelin's entry into more serious sport watches with diving capabilities.
- 2022 — Herbelin celebrates its 75th anniversary, remaining family-owned through three generations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herbelin
- Is Herbelin Swiss or French?
- Herbelin is a French watchmaker, founded in 1947 in Charquemont in the Jura mountains. While it uses Swiss movements, the brand is proudly French and family-owned across three generations.
- What makes Herbelin different from Swiss brands?
- As one of the few remaining independent French watch brands, Herbelin offers Swiss-quality movements with French design sensibility at accessible price points, assembled in the Jura region just across the Swiss border.