Perrelet
Le Locle, Switzerland · Est. 1777
Founded by Abraham-Louis Perrelet
Perrelet, bearing the name of Abraham-Louis Perrelet who is credited with inventing the self-winding watch mechanism in 1770, was revived as a modern brand in the 1990s. The brand is known for its Double Rotor movement, in which the winding rotor is visible through the dial side of the watch.
- Founded
- 1777
- Headquarters
- Le Locle, Switzerland
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Revived
Key Collections
- Turbine — Signature collection featuring a rotating turbine-blade element on the dial that spins with wrist movement, creating a mesmerising visual effect.
- Lab — Avant-garde collection with skeletonised dials and bold colours, showcasing the movement architecture through the turbine motif.
Timeline
- 1777 — Abraham-Louis Perrelet invents the self-winding mechanism for pocket watches in Le Locle, widely credited as the father of the automatic watch.
- 1995 — The Perrelet brand is revived as a modern Swiss watch company, honouring its 18th-century heritage.
- 2009 — Introduces the Turbine collection — a rotating blade element on the dial that becomes the brand's signature.
- 2024 — Continues to evolve the Turbine concept with new materials and complications.
Frequently Asked Questions about Perrelet
- What is the connection to the automatic watch?
- Abraham-Louis Perrelet invented the self-winding mechanism around 1777 in Le Locle. The modern brand celebrates this legacy, particularly through the spinning Turbine motif on its dials.
- What makes the Turbine special?
- A set of rotating blades on the dial spin freely with wrist movement, revealing a second dial beneath. It creates a unique kinetic visual effect unlike any other watch.