Schwarz Etienne

Founded in 1902 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Schwarz Etienne is an independent Swiss Manufacture with over 120 years of watchmaking expertise. Combining tradition, craftsmanship, and contemporary creativity, the Maison creates distinctive timepieces where mechanical architecture, refined finishing, and modern design meet. Driven by precision, innovation, and freedom of expression, Schwarz Etienne celebrates a living heritage through a human and artisanal approach to independent Swiss watchmaking.

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Right Watch, Right Time: The Schwarz Etienne Roma Synergy by Kari Voutilainen

Watchonista chats with Schwarz Etienne’s CEO Mauro Egermini about how the brand’s co-signed creation with Kari Voutilainen not only saved the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based company during uncertain times but also helped propel it to the next level.

By Steven Rogers

Inside Schwarz Etienne – A 360° Independent Manufacture

For a watch brand to be genuinely independent, it requires total control over production, unrestrained creativity, and ownership of a certain “outsider” status. Schwarz Etienne ticks all these boxes with the humility that is now characteristic of the brand.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Baselworld 2019: Schwarz Etienne Introduces A Psychedelic Tourbillon And Fiji In The Sky With Diamonds

Schwarz Etienne is one of those independent brands with a unique style. A true watchmaking manufacture who loves to surprise whether with the quality of their movements or via off-beat creations with a humorous touch. For men and women!

By Benjamin Teisseire

Schwarz Etienne Adds Glorious New Women’s Watches To Its Ever-Expanding Collections

Schwarz Etienne is a fully-integrated independent manufacture based in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The brand has made a name for itself with uniquely styled, sometimes edgy timepieces with a flawless finish, and is now introducing a ladies collection. Launching this year is the evocatively-named Fiji line, meeting the growing demand from women who are passionate about fine mechanical watchmaking. Read on to find out more.

By Benjamin Teisseire

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Right Watch, Right Time: The Schwarz Etienne Roma Synergy by Kari Voutilainen

Watchonista chats with Schwarz Etienne’s CEO Mauro Egermini about how the brand’s co-signed creation with Kari Voutilainen not only saved the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based company during uncertain times but also helped propel it to the next level.

By Steven Rogers

Inside Schwarz Etienne – A 360° Independent Manufacture

For a watch brand to be genuinely independent, it requires total control over production, unrestrained creativity, and ownership of a certain “outsider” status. Schwarz Etienne ticks all these boxes with the humility that is now characteristic of the brand.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Baselworld 2019: Schwarz Etienne Introduces A Psychedelic Tourbillon And Fiji In The Sky With Diamonds

Schwarz Etienne is one of those independent brands with a unique style. A true watchmaking manufacture who loves to surprise whether with the quality of their movements or via off-beat creations with a humorous touch. For men and women!

By Benjamin Teisseire

Schwarz Etienne Adds Glorious New Women’s Watches To Its Ever-Expanding Collections

Schwarz Etienne is a fully-integrated independent manufacture based in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The brand has made a name for itself with uniquely styled, sometimes edgy timepieces with a flawless finish, and is now introducing a ladies collection. Launching this year is the evocatively-named Fiji line, meeting the growing demand from women who are passionate about fine mechanical watchmaking. Read on to find out more.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Hands-On With My Friend From Outer Space, The Schwarz Etienne Roswell 08

Schwarz Etienne creates its own codes of haute horlogerie: refreshing, humorous yet serious watchmaking. The Roswell is their first collection entirely equipped with their own calibers created, produced and assembled in-house. It is beautiful, different and it oozes watchmaking passion.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Behind The Scenes At Schwarz Etienne

A look behind the curtain at the Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Schwarz Etienne’s New Roswell 08 Date Hits The Mark

At 2018’s Geneva Wonder Week, the young, fully integrated, independent manufacture Schwarz Etienne unveiled its latest addition to the Roswell collection. The timepiece embodies the house’s philosophy: watchmaking passion, quirky notes, simple highlight of complications.

By Benjamin Teisseire

Schwarz Etienne, une manufacture à part

Whether you're talking to the owner, Rafaello Radicchi, or the Managing Director, Mauro Egermini, straight away you see that the register is different. Direct, transparent - there's no marketing gibberish at Schwarz Etienne!

By Benjamin Teisseire

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