Sylvain Pinaud
Sainte-Croix, Switzerland · Est. 2016
Founded by Sylvain Pinaud
Sylvain Pinaud is an independent watchmaker based in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. Working with a small team, he designs, prototypes, and assembles timepieces distinguished by neoclassical simplicity and exceptional hand-finishing. Winner of the 2023 GPHG Horological Revelation award for the Origine.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Sainte-Croix, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Origine — Winner of the 2023 GPHG Horological Revelation award. A time-only piece with in-house gear-train and Swiss-lever escapement, neoclassical design with asymmetric dial layout and front-placed regulator. ~US$75,000.
- Chronograph Monopusher — Sylvain's first timepiece — a monopusher chronograph with uncompromising finishing.
Timeline
- 2016 — Sylvain Pinaud establishes his independent watchmaking workshop.
- 2022 — Gains recognition in the independent watchmaking community for exceptional finishing.
- 2023 — Wins the GPHG Horological Revelation award for the Origine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvain Pinaud
- Where is Sylvain Pinaud based?
- Sainte-Croix, about an hour outside Vallée de Joux in French-speaking Switzerland. His workshop consists of himself and two other watchmakers.
- How much does a Sylvain Pinaud watch cost?
- The Origine retails for approximately US$75,000. Production is extremely limited.