Founded in 1737, Favre Leuba was born inside the mind of Abraham Favre, the “master watchmaker” of Le Locle, Switzerland, who is also considered one of the first Swiss watchmakers in the world. Through decades of globetrotting, unparalleled prowess in the craft of watchmaking, and an unmistakable design DNA, Favre Leuba soon became an icon of the horological universe. In the 1960s, Favre Leuba became widely recognised for its tool-like instrument watches with timepieces such as the Bathy, Deep Blue, and Bivouac.
Watches by Favre Leuba have made their way into the history of time measurement because their functionality is innovative and ingenious, they explore technical limits, break new ground, and their aesthetic is bold, distinctive and unique. As we move into the future, archival design elements, shapes and colours are taken back up and skillfully translated into contemporary tastes and sensibilities. The result: watches with a strong and always striking look. Watches that express their character as highly functional instruments ready to accompany explorers on life’s every adventure and breakthrough moment – entirely in the tradition of Favre Leuba.
Sitting amidst the Jura mountains, the small city of Le Locle in Switzerland had a population of just over 3000 people in 1737, one exceptional among them was the inventive Abraham Favre. During the 1700s, the evolution of Swiss watchmaking was progressing at a pace, with many well-known brands in today’s industry created in the melting pot of Le Locle.
Standing at the forefront of the horological Swiss movement was Abraham Favre, who was eventually titled the ‘Master Watchmaker of Le Locle.’ Many generations of the watchmaker's family laboured to take his celebrated legacy forward, together with Auguste Leuba from Buttes in Val-de-Travers - creating a brand that has been conquering frontiers ever since.
Sitting amidst the Jura mountains, the small city of Le Locle in Switzerland had a population of just over 3000 people in 1737, one exceptional among them was the inventive Abraham Favre. During the 1700s, the evolution of Swiss watchmaking was progressing at a pace, with many well-known brands in today’s industry created in the melting pot of Le Locle. Standing at the forefront of the horological Swiss movement was Abraham Favre, who was eventually titled the ‘Master Watchmaker of Le Locle.’ Many generations of the watchmaker's family laboured to take his celebrated legacy forward, together with Auguste Leuba from Buttes in Val-de-Travers - creating a brand that has been conquering frontiers ever since.
In 1968, the dive world is still in a fledgling stage. The pioneer Jacques Cousteau is exploring the seas. While the forward-thinking engineers from Favre Leuba launch the Bathy diving watch. The first wristband watches with a depth gauge for divers, and today a precious item for collectors.
