Auguste Reymond
Tramelan, Switzerland · Fondée en 1898
Fondée par Auguste Reymond
Auguste Reymond était une manufacture suisse fondée à Tramelan en 1898, produisant des montres de qualité et des calibres pour l'industrie horlogère. La marque est connue pour ses chronographes Cotton Club et ses modèles sportifs des années 1960.
- Fondée en
- 1898
- Siège social
- Tramelan, Switzerland
- Groupe
- Independent
- Segment de prix
- Milieu de gamme
- Statut
- Disparue
Cessation: 2012
Auguste Reymond a décliné lors de la crise du quartz et a cessé ses activités de manufacture indépendante.
Auguste Reymond chronométrait les Cotton Clubs de l'après-guerre — swing, jazz et tic-tac suisse.
Collections phares
- Charleston — Chronographe emblématique d'Auguste Reymond, nommé en hommage au légendaire club de jazz new-yorkais, devenu un classique de la collection de chronographes sportifs suisses vintage.
- Jazz Age — A collection celebrating the 1920s era with tonneau and cushion-shaped cases, embodying the spirit of the roaring twenties in Swiss watchmaking.
- Cotton Club — Named after the famous Harlem jazz venue, this line featured distinctive retrograde displays and vintage-inspired dials with a musical heritage theme.
- Dixieland — A range of robust, classically styled timepieces with automatic movements, offering accessible Swiss quality for everyday wear.
Chronologie
- 1898 — Fondation de la manufacture Auguste Reymond à Tramelan.
- 1930 — The company expanded production during the Art Deco period, establishing design elements that would define its identity for decades.
- 1970 — Auguste Reymond struggled through the Quartz Crisis but maintained production, adapting to changing market conditions.
- 1995 — The brand relaunched with renewed focus on Art Deco-inspired collections, finding a niche in the vintage aesthetic market.
- 2012 — Auguste Reymond ceased production after 114 years, unable to sustain operations amid fierce competition in the mid-range Swiss watch segment.
Questions fréquentes sur Auguste Reymond
- Qu'est-ce que le Cotton Club d'Auguste Reymond ?
- Le Cotton Club est la ligne de chronographes emblématique d'Auguste Reymond, nommée en hommage au célèbre club de jazz de Harlem. Ces montres sportives des années 1950-60 sont très appréciées des collectionneurs de chronographes suisses vintage.
- Are Auguste Reymond watches still valuable?
- Auguste Reymond watches retain modest collector value, particularly the Art Deco-inspired Charleston and Jazz Age models. While not commanding premium prices, they are appreciated for their distinctive styling and Swiss craftsmanship.
- Can I still buy an Auguste Reymond watch today?
- New Auguste Reymond watches are no longer available as the brand is defunct. However, pre-owned examples can be found through vintage watch dealers, auction houses, and online marketplaces at reasonable prices.
- What made Auguste Reymond watches distinctive?
- The brand was known for its consistent Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, featuring rectangular and tonneau cases with elegant period styling. Their jazz-themed collection names reflected a unique brand identity celebrating the 1920s era.
- Where were Auguste Reymond watches made?
- All Auguste Reymond watches were manufactured in Tramelan, a traditional watchmaking town in the Bernese Jura region of Switzerland, throughout the company's 114-year history.