Petermann Bédat
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland · Est. 2015
Founded by Gaël Petermann, Florian Bédat
Petermann Bédat is a Geneva-based independent watchmaking duo founded in 2018 by Gauthier Petermann and Romain Bédat. The brand produces highly limited timepieces with a strong focus on classical movement finishing and restrained, elegant case design.
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Ref. 1967 — Time-only watch with a hand-wound movement, characterised by meticulous finishing and a restrained dial — the Maison's signature piece.
- Ref. 1825 — Deadbeat seconds complication with jumping seconds hand, showcasing traditional high watchmaking technique in a contemporary case.
- Ref. 2941 — Chronograph with a hand-wound column-wheel movement and beautifully finished bridges, limited in production.
Timeline
- 2015 — Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat, trained watchmakers, establish a shared workshop and begin developing their first movement.
- 2019 — Present the Ref. 1967, a time-only watch that gains immediate recognition in independent watchmaking circles.
- 2022 — Launch the Ref. 1825, a deadbeat seconds complication that demonstrates their mastery of traditional Haute Horlogerie techniques.
- 2025 — Continues gaining recognition among haute horlogerie collectors for its hand-finished movements and limited annual production from the Geneva-based atelier.
Frequently Asked Questions about Petermann Bédat
- Who are Petermann Bédat?
- Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat are trained Swiss watchmakers who met during their apprenticeship and founded their independent Maison in Renens, near Lausanne, focused on hand-finished mechanical watches.
- Why are their watches so sought after?
- Extremely limited production, exceptional hand-finishing, and a focus on traditional complications. They are part of the new generation of independent watchmakers gaining serious collector attention.