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Henri Duvoisin Watches

Duvoisin familyJean-Marc Breguet and Jean-Dominique CornuHenri Duvoisin watch company was founded in 1904 by Paul-Fritz Duvoisin (1854-1912) in Geneva, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Switzerland. He started to work in a small workshop with his son, Henri-Paul (1882-1947). The talented watchmaker had been working for many years in his own workshop, he devoted his life to the production of watch movements and exclusive models. Today, following the best traditions, the brand continues to specialize in the movement assembly and in the development of the unique wrist watches.
Later, Rene and Andre, Henri-Paul's sons, took over the helm of Henri Duvoisin watch company. However, since 1947 to 1975 the company's history was greatly influenced by Sophie-Elizabeth, Henri-Paul's wife. In 1948, she launched a charitable foundation for her employees. The company's products were distributed throughout Europe and Latin America. The recognizable and exclusive design and the high quality of Henri Duvoisin watches has won the hearts of collectors and watch fans.
Since 1975 till 1996, the watch company was headed by Andre, Paul's son, who managed to save the reputation and the popularity of the family business. The best traditions of watchmaking are embodied in the products of this brand.
Today Henri Duvoisin watch company is famous all overHenri Duvoisin manufactory (50 years ago) the world not only for its high-quality unique watches, but also for the great experience in the sphere of horology. Now the company is managed by Jean-Dominique Cornu, who was both Andre's honorable client and his best friend. Andre decided, that the family business, run by Jean, would surely prosper, and persuaded him to take over the helm of the company. Andre was right, because the fortune smiled upon Jean: the brand began to develop and produce the limited editions of Fabrique d'Ebauches de Fleurier SA watch movements, as well as in-house Calibers. In addition, the new owner began to cooperate with Jean-Marc Breguet, a professional photographer, famous for his masterpieces in the sphere of luxury watches.
At the present time, the company offers three models of its exclusive wrist watches: Regulateur, Classique, Chronograph Monopoussoir. Regulateur — the round case of the model is made of stainless steel or rose gold. Chronograph Monopoussoir watch backsideThe guilloche dial is divided into three unequal parts: there is a minute counter with a hand on the main dial; the indication of hours is carried out through a small window at “5:00”, and a window with a second hand is placed at “9:00”. The crown is located at “3:00”. The wrist watch comes with the black leather strap.
The second model by Henri Duvoisin watch brand is Classique. The round case is made of stainless steel or 18 K rose gold. The guilloche dial is equipped with the Arabic numerals and two hands. A window with a second hand is located at “9:00”. The model comes with the leather strap. Both Classique and Regulateur watches are equipped with FEF 19 movements, developed in 1950. The movement operates on  15 jewels and is decorated in the style of Cotes de Geneve.
The next exclusive model by Henri Duvoisin watch company is Chronograph Monopoussoir. The watch case is round, the central part of the dial is decorated with guilloche, there are 30 minutes and 60 seconds counters at “3:00” and “9:00” respectively. The dial is equipped with the Arabic numerals and three blue hands. The  transparent watch back allows you to observe the watch movement in the process of work. The model is equipped with Valjoux 5,3 f movement, developed in 1910 – 1929.
The exclusive wrist watches by Henri Duvoisin company will emphasize the bright personality of their owner and his delicate taste. 
 

 Regulateur  Chronograph Monopoussoir  Classique
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Henri Duvoisin watch creating

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Eric Furrer assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

Eric Furrer assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

Eric Furrer assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

Eric Furrer assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

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William Béguelin assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

William Béguelin assembling Henri Duvoisin watch

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Bertrand Crevoisier creating Henri Duvoisin watch

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Bertrand Crevoisier designing Henri Duvoisin watch



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