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es based in

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History

The brand was founded in 2008 by co-founders Pim Koeslag, Robert van Pappelendam and

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. In May 2016,

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announced its intention to acquire Ateliers deMonaco.

Products

*Tourbillon Répétition Minute with patented Balance Cage. A

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Escapement and

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with low weight, extreme hardness and high corrosion resistance resulting in significantly improved energy efficiency and low friction without need for lubrication. * Tourbillon eXtrem Precision 1 Minute *Quantième Perpétuel with EaZy Adjust system, a patented in-house developed perpetual calendar allowing to set the time, date, day, week, month and (leap) year by just using the crown. *Admiral Chronographe Flyback with direct return to zero mechanism *Poinçon de Genève with Freebeat regulation system *Ronde de Monte-Carlo *Bespoke La Sirène, inspired by Charlène de Monaco and her favourite flowers the King Protea from South Africa.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ateliers Demonaco Swiss watch brands Watch manufacturing companies of Switzerland Design companies established in 2008 Citizen Watch Swiss companies established in 2008 Manufacturing companies established in 2008