Krayon
Neuchâtel, Switzerland · Est. 2017
Founded by Rémi Maillat
Krayon is a Swiss independent watch brand founded by Rémi Maillat in Neuchâtel in 2017, known for the Anywhere — a unique timepiece displaying the equation of time and true solar noon for any location on Earth by adjusting the watch's crown. A technically ambitious achievement in independent watchmaking, with pieces priced from around $500,000.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Everywhere — The brand's sole model, a mechanical watch displaying sunrise and sunset times for any location on Earth, adjustable via the crown.
Timeline
- 2017 — Rémi Maillat founds Krayon in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, after years developing the sunrise/sunset complication.
- 2018 — Debuts the Everywhere at Baselworld, the world's first mechanical watch showing sunrise and sunset for any location.
- 2018 — Wins the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Innovation Prize for the Everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions about Krayon
- What does the Krayon Everywhere do?
- It mechanically calculates and displays sunrise and sunset times for any location on Earth. The wearer sets their coordinates via the crown — no electronics involved.
- How many watches does Krayon make?
- Production is extremely limited, with only a handful of pieces made per year, each individually customised for the owner's location.