Pierce Watch Company
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland · 创立于 1883 年
创始人：Henri Piquet
Pierce Watch Company 是位于比尔/比恩的瑞士制造商，以生产 20 世纪中叶最精良的闹铃腕表和单按钮计时码表著称，其 Duofon 闹铃机构是有史以来声音最响亮的之一。
- 创立年份
- 1883
- 总部
- Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
- 所属集团
- Independent
- 价位区间
- 中档
- 状态
- 已停业
停业时间: 1974
Pierce 于 1970 年代中叶石英危机期间停止运营，无法在闹铃和计时复杂功能细分市场中维持可行性。
唤醒世界的闹铃——Pierce 的 Duofon 是任何手腕上最响亮的声音，直到沉默变得更为廉价。
核心系列
- Duofon Alarm — Pierce 最具代表性的闹铃腕表，以有史以来音量最响亮的腕表闹铃机构著称，是品牌在专业功能腕表领域最独特的历史遗产，也是 vintage 闹铃腕表收藏中最受关注的稀缺品种之一。
- One-Button Chronograph — A refined single-pusher chronograph produced from the 1930s onwards, distinguished by its elegant proportions and reliable in-house movement, predating many competitors in this complication.
- Parashock — A robust sporting watch line featuring Pierce's proprietary shock protection system, designed for active wear during the mid-century period when shock resistance became increasingly important.
- Chronographe — Professional-grade two-register chronographs produced for timing applications, featuring tachymetre and telemetre scales favoured by engineers and medical professionals.
品牌历程
- 1883 — Pierce 在瑞士比尔/比恩创立，以专业计时机构和闹铃腕表的研发为核心业务。
- 1914 — Pierce 确立了单按钮计时码表和高音量闹铃腕表的设计标准，以精湛的机械构造赢得专业用户的信赖。
- 1935 — 石英危机冲击，Pierce 于 1970 年代中叶停止运营，品牌独特的计时遗产被 vintage 收藏界珍藏。
- 1950 — Post-war expansion sees Pierce produce refined alarm and chronograph models for international markets, gaining recognition among collectors.
- 1974 — Pierce ceases operations during the quartz crisis, unable to compete with Japanese electronic movements despite its mechanical expertise.
关于 Pierce Watch Company 的常见问题
- Pierce 以什么计时码表著称？
- Pierce 以精湛的单按钮计时码表和 Duofon 高音量闹铃腕表著称，两者均以其独特的机械设计在专业腕表收藏领域具有独特的历史地位。
- vintage Pierce 腕表是否值得收藏？
- 是的，vintage Pierce 单按钮计时码表和 Duofon 闹铃腕表在专业腕表收藏市场具有一定价值，以其稀缺性与独特的机芯设计，在 vintage 腕表收藏群体中受到持续关注。
- Can I still buy a Pierce watch today?
- Pierce watches are available exclusively through the vintage market, auction houses, and specialist dealers. No revival of the brand has occurred, making original pieces the only option for collectors.
- What made the Pierce Duofon alarm so distinctive?
- The Duofon featured a patented dual-hammer mechanism that struck against the case back, producing an exceptionally loud alarm sound. This engineering achievement made it one of the most effective mechanical alarm watches ever produced.
- Where was Pierce Watch Company based?
- Pierce was headquartered in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, the country's primary watchmaking centre and home to numerous prestigious manufacturers throughout the industry's history.