Fleurier Mechanical Rare Timepiece

We owe the introduction of watchmaking in Fleurier to David-Jean-Jacques-Henri Vaucher, as early as 1730. This sector grew rapidly and there were already 15 watchmakers in Fleurier by 1750. The figure soared to 106 in 1794, representing a little over 13% of the population.

From 1820 onwards, and thanks to improved trade with China (Canton), Edouard Bovet and his brothers gave a spectacular boost to the watchmaking business thanks to the production of Chinese calibres. They held a virtual monopoly over watches imported into China. Their example was subsequently followed by other companies based in Fleurier: Vaucher Frères (1848); Edouard Juvet from Buttes, who transferred his workshop to Fleurier in 1844; and the Dimier brothers, who had come from Geneva. After China, other export outlets opened up for the manufacturers of Fleurier, who adapted their production to the demands of these new markets.

This rare hand-wound example dates back to the 1950's and is suited for both gentlemen and ladies.