Dubey & Schaldenbrand is Swiss luxury watch brand headed by Cinette Robert,great granddaughter of renowned watchmaker Meylan-Lecoultre.
Cinette Robert spent many years in the watch industry before acquiring Dubey & Schaldenbrand.In 1960, Cinette Robert, aged 16, joined a local watch-supplies company as a business apprentice. Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, the series production of watches ceased as Dubey & Schaldenbrand declined to convert to quartz. Instead, the company concentrated on specialized watchmaking—restoring antique watches and building sophisticated pieces such as minute repeaters and tourbillons. In 1985 Robert began collecting old watch movements and became an independent dealer. Georges Dubey finished his 17th tourbillon pocket watch in 1990 and upon his retirement in 1995, Robert acquired Dubey & Schaldenbrand with the aim of selling high-quality watches worldwide. Today, more than 5,000 watches are exported to 30 countries.
Cinette Robert- a role model:
In the high-end watch industry, a woman's role is mostly to present a product ! At Dubey & Schaldenbrand, a woman is at the head of the company ! In fact, this is the only woman who has seen her career take her to top of a luxury watch brand. Being great-granddaughter of renowned watchmaker Meylan-Lecoultre she is a true ambassadress dearly and closely follows the traditions of the old horological masters and inventors.
With a passion for watches ever since childhood … a highly-respected reputation within the watch industry … and a discreet personality - a characteristic common in the people of the region - Cinette Robert presides over the destiny of one of the rare modern craftsmen of time … Dubey & Schaldenbrand … a brand renowned throughout the world.
There is no need to be surprised by the absolute perfection of Dubey & Schaldenbrand's high-end Swiss timepieces. These elegant watches, with their beautifully curved lines, encompass a feminine sensibility and subtility. Place your ear closely to one of these magnificent watches and … you will be enchanted by the melodious " tick-tock " sound of any one of the rare movements (100 % Swiss-made) used by Dubey & Schaldenbrand. The complex interior of Dubey & Schaldenbrand's movements are quite simply stunning. A look through the transparent case-back reveals an amazing spectacle of a thousand and one reflections created by the artistic engravings which decorate the " heart " of the watch which beats to the rhythm of time. A true dream world ! To hold a Dubey & Schaldenbrand timepiece in your hands … this direct descendant of the old horological masters … can only leave you in awe !
The highly skilled craftsmen … carefully selected by Dubey & Schaldenbrand … constantly work their magic using a combination of their gifted hands along with the specialized machines, instruments and tools which they master. The sum of their delicate and time-consuming work … work which is carried out as in the past … define the identity of each and every one of the unique timepieces which they create. Their work is a perfect symphony of modern, high-tech, micro mechanics and … high-end watchmaking. It is these very skills and expertise which perpetuate the reputation of the Neuchâtel mountain region.
Exceptional pieces reserved for the initiated … pieces charged with history and emotion. It is not surprising that connoisseurs are excited by the look and touch of a Dubey & Schaldenbrand watch.
See it … feel it … listen to it … let the bracelet embrace your wrist. Each watch has been made with love and passion … by men and women who patiently strive to achieve the perfection and durability of a Dubey & Schaldenbrand timepiece. These highly-skilled craftsmen and women are pleased to entrust you with a part of their passion namely, leaving you with an exceptional work of art. It is Cinette Robert, CEO and owner of Dubey & Schaldenbrand and renowned horologist, who decides, coordinates and monitors each and every step of the way. From the design phase … to the technical specifications … to the production and finishing … one can be assured of Cinette Robert's amazing attention to detail and lack of compromise.
Elegant … timepieces created in limited series … these true works of art which carry the name Dubey & Schaldenbrand are reserved for the true lovers of authentic Swiss high-end watchmaking .Dubey & Schaldenbrand, headquartered in the village of Les Ponts-de-Martel in the Jura foothills, maintains its workshops in nearby Les Brenets. The brand specializes in dressy watches—with retro-inspired cases that are fashionable today. Typical of this styling is the Vintage Caprice model with an Art Nouveau dial, up/down power-reserve indicator and large date.
Almost all of the watches are automatic and many have practical complication —calendars, large dates, power-reserve indicators, time zones. Most of the movements are ETA or Valjoux calibers, but the company also issues limited editions housing classic movements that are no longer in production. Some movements are transformed with gilt and engraved openwork, blued screws and burnished steel; others are COSC-certified chronometers. Dubey & Schaldenbrand watches have all the attributes of value—fine workmanship, distinctive styling and rarity.
The basic version of the Aerodyn model is enhanced with diamond and gemstone accents, and the Gran’Chrono Astro chronograph features a full calendar with moonphase indicator. Dubey & Schaldenbrand watches are popular in Asia and Europe, which together account for 80 percent of production. The other 20 percent of the watches are sold primarily in the United States. Hong Kong and New York are Dubey & Schaldenbrand’s biggest city markets.
Official website:http://www.dubeywatch.com
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