Favre Leuba Unveils the New '1737' Collection Inspired by Its Founding Year, Debuting with a Triple Calendar Edition
Favre Leuba unveils the 1737 collection at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026—exhibiting at the salon for the first time, less than two years after the brand’s revival. A tribute to the Favre Leuba’s founding year, this 1737 Triple Calendar is the inaugural model of the Swiss maison’s fifth pillar, following the Chief, Deep Raider, Sea Sky and Harpoon.
Rooted in classical watchmaking, the timepiece unites calendar and astronomical features—representing the most traditional complications.
A Tribute to the Founding Year
In 1737, Abraham Favre began a watchmaking journey that has shaped a legacy of nearly three centuries. The 1737 Triple Calendar honors traditional calendar horology, reinterpreting classical codes through a contemporary design approach that prioritizes balance, clarity, and proportion.
While the name is a nod to Favre Leuba’s origins, the brand’s history with the triple calendar-moon phase complication dates back to 1946, when the Datora was launched, one of the brand’s most important post-war watches with multiple complications. The Datora combined a triple calendar (day, date, month) with a moon phase display, and in some versions also a chronograph, placing Favre Leuba among the Swiss manufacturers capable of producing highly complicated timepieces in the 1940s.
In around 1950, Favre Leuba further developed its calendar watches through a triple calendar moon phase produced in collaboration with Bovet & Frères, using caliber 1162. These watches were particularly notable for their elegant classical design and represent mid-century Swiss collaboration between brands and movement specialists. The Bovet & Frères calendar watches are an important chapter in Favre Leuba’s history in watchmaking complications.
Throughout the 1950s, Favre Leuba continued producing triple calendar and calendar chronograph watches, often powered by Valjoux movements. However, it’s the 1946 Datora and the 1950 Bovet & Frères triple calendar (cal. 1162) which represent the foundation of Favre Leuba’s heritage in calendar and moon phase complications, an integral part of the brand’s historical identity alongside its later achievements in chronographs and professional tool watches.
Following this strong foundation is the new 1737, which is a modern tribute to the bold, geometric spirit of Favre Leuba’s 1970s’ designs. Sized at 39mm, the stainless steel case is characterized by its sharp geometry and a streamlined profile. Through the sapphire crystal caseback, the 4N gold-finished movement is on full display, offering a warm, classical contrast that honors Favre Leuba’s historic watchmaking codes.
Dial Composition
The dial of the 1737 Triple Calendar is a masterclass in finesse, functionality, and visual harmony. A refined sunray surface anchors the design, while the pointer date track features a circular brushed effect. The minutes scale carries a delicate snailed pattern—an intricate detail often imperceptible to the naked eye. This subtle interplay of finishes adds sophisticated nuance to the dial's depth. Applied 4N gold-finished hour markers—featuring a blend of Roman numerals and stick indexes—are polished to a mirror shine, contributing to a rich, layered appearance. The dial is housed within a 39mm stainless steel case.
Twin apertures at 12 o'clock indicate the day and month, while a moon phase display at 6 o’clock introduces the poetic rhythm and depth inherent to astronomical complications. Framing the dial is the pointer date scale, its distinct brushed finish providing a clear, functional contrast to the sunray center.
Strap and Wearability
Paired with a leather strap that echoes the dial’s refined tones, the 1737 Triple Calendar is fastened with a pin buckle engraved with the iconic Favre Leuba sablier monogram. For added versatility, the strap features a quick-release system, allowing for effortless, tool-free interchanging, to suit any occasion.
Mechanical Construction
The 1737 Triple Calendar is powered by the FLD06 automatic caliber, offering reliability and consistent performance. Supporting the triple calendar complication, the movement boasts precision with a maximum deviation of +/-5 seconds per day.
The intricately decorated self-winding caliber with a custom skeletonized rotor carries a 4N gold finish and is visible through the exhibition sapphire crystal caseback. The movement is decorated with immaculately executed high-end finishes such as Côtes de Genève, blued screws, perlage, and diamond snailing, while the skeletonized rotor has Côtes de Genève, paper snailing and the engraved sablier logo.
Discrete correctors are seamlessly integrated into the case in a flush setting at 2 and 10 o’clock. This allows for quick adjustment of the month and day indications respectively, rendering the need for a separate corrector tool redundant while also avoiding visibly extending pushers that interfere with the refined case of the watch.
A Contemporary Expression of Heritage
With the 1737 Triple Calendar, Favre Leuba unites its historic origins with its modern identity. By blending traditional complications with a distinctive contemporary language, this model reflects a legacy that evolves while remaining firmly grounded in its founding principles.
“The 1737 Triple Calendar is the thread that connects our founding legacy to our modern vision,” says Patrik P. Hoffmann, CEO of Favre Leuba. “It reflects our approach to watchmaking, where heritage informs design and every element is created with absolute clarity and purpose.”
The 1737 Triple Calendar retails at CHF 3’500.
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