Lederer
St-Blaise, Switzerland · Est. 2014
Founded by Bernhard Lederer
Lederer is an independent watchmaking atelier founded in 1986 by Bernhard Lederer, whose 40-year experimental approach fuses rigorous mechanical science with horological history inspired by Breguet and George Daniels. The house is best known for its patented Dual Detent Escapement with twin remontoirs d'égalité, crafted entirely in-house with hand-finished movements of exceptional precision.
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- St-Blaise, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Central Impulse Chronometer — The brand's signature piece featuring a patented central impulse escapement visible on the dial, combining 18th-century horological theory with modern execution.
Timeline
- 2014 — Bernhard Lederer, a German-born master watchmaker based in Switzerland, founds Lederer to pursue his vision of a central impulse chronometer.
- 2020 — Debuts the Central Impulse Chronometer, featuring a patented escapement delivering impulse directly to the balance wheel.
- 2021 — Wins widespread acclaim from horological experts for the innovation and finishing of the Central Impulse Chronometer.
- 2025 — Presents the Central Impulse Chronometer Model C at Watches & Wonders, continuing to develop proprietary high-precision escapement technology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lederer
- What is Lederer's central impulse escapement?
- A patented mechanism that delivers energy directly to the centre of the balance wheel rather than via a lever, inspired by 18th-century clockmaking principles and resulting in more consistent timekeeping.
- How many watches does Lederer produce?
- Extremely limited — Bernhard Lederer works as a solo independent watchmaker, producing only a handful of pieces each year.