Excelsior Park
Saint-Imier, Switzerland · Fondée en 1866
Fondée par Jules-Frédéric Jeanneret
Excelsior Park était une manufacture horlogère suisse fondée à Saint-Imier vers 1866, spécialisée dans la production de calibres chronographes de qualité pour l'industrie. Ses ébauches chronographes ont équipé de nombreuses marques suisses et internationales.
- Fondée en
- 1866
- Siège social
- Saint-Imier, Switzerland
- Groupe
- Other
- Segment de prix
- Luxe
- Statut
- Disparue
Cessation: 1985
Excelsior Park a cessé ses activités lors de la crise du quartz, la demande pour ses calibres chronographes mécaniques s'effondrant.
Les calibres Excelsior Park chronométraient le monde sans que le monde ne sût leur nom — la gratitude discrète des grandes manufactures.
Collections phares
- Calibre 4 (EP4) — Excelsior Park's legendary column-wheel chronograph movement, prized for its precision and reliability, supplied to numerous prestigious watch houses throughout the twentieth century.
- Calibre 40 — A refined chronograph calibre that became widely adopted by brands seeking high-quality Swiss movement production during the mid-twentieth century.
- Monte Carlo Chronograph — A branded chronograph wristwatch featuring Excelsior Park's own movements, notable for its racing-inspired aesthetics and robust construction.
- Park 75 — A later-generation chronograph calibre developed in the 1970s, representing the manufacture's continued innovation before industry consolidation.
Chronologie
- 1866 — Fondation d'Excelsior Park à Saint-Imier, se spécialisant dans les calibres chronographes.
- 1891 — The company begins specialising in chronograph movements, establishing its reputation for precision timing mechanisms.
- 1930 — Excelsior Park introduces the Calibre 4 (EP4), which becomes one of the most respected column-wheel chronograph movements in the industry.
- 1957 — The manufacture is integrated into the SSIH group alongside Omega and Tissot, continuing chronograph movement production.
- 1985 — Excelsior Park cesse ses activités.
Questions fréquentes sur Excelsior Park
- Les montres équipées de mouvements Excelsior Park sont-elles collectionnables ?
- Oui, les chronographes équipés des calibres Excelsior Park EP40 et EP402 sont appréciés des collectionneurs pour la qualité de leur construction, même si la marque elle-même est peu connue du grand public.
- Are Excelsior Park watches still valuable?
- Yes, Excelsior Park movements and branded chronographs are highly sought after by collectors. The EP4 calibre is particularly prized, and watches featuring these movements command premium prices at auction.
- Can I still buy an Excelsior Park watch today?
- Excelsior Park watches and movements are available only through the vintage market, specialist dealers, and auction houses. The brand no longer produces timepieces.
- Which watch brands used Excelsior Park movements?
- Numerous prestigious brands sourced Excelsior Park chronograph calibres, including Gallet, Girard-Perregaux, Universal Genève, and Heuer, among many others seeking high-quality column-wheel movements.
- What makes Excelsior Park chronograph movements special?
- Excelsior Park movements are celebrated for their traditional column-wheel construction, exceptional finishing, and reliable performance, representing the finest Swiss chronograph manufacture traditions.