Kelbert
Geneva, Switzerland · Fondée en 1930
Kelbert était un importateur américain de montres actif dans les années 1950-1970, connu pour ses cadrans double fuseau et ses montres de sport d'inspiration militaire.
- Fondée en
- 1930
- Siège social
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Groupe
- Independent
- Segment de prix
- Milieu de gamme
- Statut
- Disparue
Cessation: 1975
Kelbert cessa ses activités lors de la crise du quartz.
Kelbert portait deux fuseaux horaires à un seul poignet — avant que cela ne devînt courant.
Collections phares
- Kelbert Alarm — The brand's signature collection featuring proprietary alarm calibres, renowned for their reliable cricket-style alarm mechanism and considered among the finest mid-range alarm watches of the era.
- Kelbert Diver — A robust diving watch collection combining water resistance with practical functionality, aimed at the active sportsman of the 1960s.
- Automatic Date — A practical everyday collection featuring automatic movements with date complications, representing Kelbert's more accessible offerings.
Chronologie
- 1930 — Kelbert established in Geneva, Switzerland, initially producing mechanical watches for the domestic and export markets.
- 1950 — Kelbert s'établit comme importateur de montres suisses à New York.
- 1960 — Kelbert expanded its catalogue to include sport and diving watches alongside its core alarm watch production.
- 1970 — The quartz crisis began severely impacting demand for mechanical alarm watches, Kelbert's primary speciality.
- 1975 — Kelbert cesse ses activités lors de la crise du quartz.
Questions fréquentes sur Kelbert
- Les montres Kelbert double fuseau sont-elles collectionnables ?
- Oui, les montres Kelbert avec affichage double fuseau sont appréciées des collectionneurs de montres GMT vintage américaines pour leur design distinctif et leur fonctionnalité avancée pour l'époque.
- Are Kelbert watches still valuable?
- Kelbert alarm watches retain modest collector value, particularly examples with the brand's proprietary alarm calibre in good working order. They represent accessible entry points into vintage alarm watch collecting.
- Can I still buy a Kelbert watch today?
- Kelbert watches are only available on the vintage market through dealers, auction houses, and online platforms. The brand has not been revived.
- What made Kelbert alarm watches special?
- Kelbert produced its own alarm calibre rather than sourcing movements from other manufacturers, giving its alarm watches a distinctive character and reliable performance that earned respect in the mid-range market segment.