Renaud Tixier
Paris, France · Est. 2023
Founded by Renaud Tixier
Renaud Tixier is an independent French watchmaker producing bespoke timepieces with an emphasis on historical complications and traditional movement architecture. The brand represents one-man artisanal watchmaking at its most dedicated.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Monday — A weekly calendar complication displaying the day of the week through an innovative mechanism, representing Tixier's approach to reimagining classical complications.
- Lune Astrale — An astronomical moonphase complication with exceptional accuracy, hand-finished with traditional artisanal techniques.
Timeline
- 2015 — Renaud Tixier establishes his independent watchmaking atelier in France, focusing on classical complications with contemporary design.
- 2019 — Unveils the Monday watch, a weekly calendar complication that earns critical praise for its ingenious day-of-week display mechanism.
- 2022 — Gains recognition in the independent watchmaking community through exhibitions and collector events, establishing a small but dedicated following.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renaud Tixier
- What is Renaud Tixier known for?
- His 'Monday' watch — an innovative weekly calendar complication that displays the day of the week through a cleverly engineered mechanism. It represents his philosophy of reimagining classical complications.
- Is Renaud Tixier French?
- Yes — he is a French independent watchmaker who trained in Switzerland and produces bespoke timepieces with an emphasis on historical complications and hand-finishing.