Name: Microbrands from France: 83 independent watch brands
Creator: Coroa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Microbrands from France in numbers

The guide lists 83 independent watch brands from France, with the most in Paris (31), Besançon (7) and Morteau (5). Of those with a known movement, 54% make only mechanical watches, 6% only quartz and 40% both.

The most used calibres are Miyota/Citizen (32 brands), other Swiss calibres (30 brands) and Seiko/TMI (25 brands). 7 brands use in-house calibres.

The average list price at origin is around $850; 45 of the 78 brands with published prices are under $1,000. Prices follow each brand’s website, converted at the exchange rate, and exclude taxes, shipping and import costs.

The oldest in the guide is Auricoste, founded in 1854; 47 were founded in 2015 or later. The most common styles are dress, chronograph and GMT.

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Microbrands from other countries

By type of watch

See the full guide, with all 1,178 brands from 62 countries

Frequently asked questions

What is a microbrand?

A small, independent watch brand, usually founded by enthusiasts, with limited production and direct sales. The guide spans microbrands to independent ateliers and shows each brand’s country, movement, calibre family, case size and price band.

How does a brand get into the guide?

Independent brands that sell wristwatches under their own name. Shops, resellers and defunct brands are excluded. If one is missing, use the suggest-a-brand button.

Does Coroa sell these brands?

A few. The guide maps the market and is open to every brand. Coroa is starting to bring some of them to Brazil, with invoice and local warranty; when Coroa sells a brand, its page says so. “I want it in Brazil” helps choose the next ones. Registering interest is not an order or a reservation.

Why does the guide’s price differ from the price in Brazil?

The guide shows the average list price on each brand’s website, converted at the Central Bank of Brazil PTAX rate. It excludes taxes, shipping and import costs, and it is not Coroa’s selling price.

I found wrong data. How do I fix it?

Brands can correct their data with “Is this your brand?”, and collectors can comment on each listing. The database is reviewed twice a week.

How often is the guide updated?

Twice a week: each round checks websites, prices and movements, adds new brands and updates exchange rates.

Can I cite the guide?

Yes, and a link is appreciated: “The Definitive Guide to Microbrands, Coroa” — coroawatches.com/microbrands. Listed brands can use the guide’s badge on their own website.

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Brands from France, A to Z · 83

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1977 FR automatic · 40–41 mm

47ZERO FR automatic · 33–39 mm

A

A.L.B Watches FR automatic and hand-wound · 41–44 mm

Aeromat Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 44 mm

Akrone FR quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Amaros FR automatic · 39 mm

Apose FR automatic · 37–40 mm

Arcange Watches FR automatic · 37–38 mm

Arpiem FR quartz and mechanical

Atelier Caradant FR mechanical · 39 mm

Auffret Paris FR hand-wound

Auricoste FR automatic · 40–42 mm

Awake Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 38–39 mm

B

B.R.M Chronographes FR 25–50 mm

Balmont FR automatic · 40 mm

Baltic FR automatic and hand-wound · 34–41 mm

Beaubleu Watches FR automatic · 30–39 mm

BegHof FR automatic · 39–41 mm

Bellecour FR mechanical · 43–46 mm

Belvans FR automatic · 38 mm

Berthet FR quartz and mechanical · 40–50 mm

Black Corner FR automatic · 41–41.5 mm

BlackCat FR quartz · 39–40 mm

BND Watches FR automatic · 40 mm

Bohen FR automatic · 41–48 mm

Briston FR quartz and mechanical

Buci FR

C

Carlingue Timepieces FR automatic · 36–40 mm

Charlie Paris Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 30–40 mm

Chronofixe FR quartz and mechanical · 37–42 mm

D

Depancel FR quartz and mechanical · 36–43 mm

Dodane 1857 FR

DÉDALE FR automatic · 39 mm

E

Elgé FR automatic · 38 mm

Eska Watches FR automatic · 40 mm

G

Griffin Emblem FR automatic · 42–45 mm

Gustave & Cie FR quartz and mechanical · 34–40 mm

H

Halchimy FR automatic · 42 mm

Hegid FR automatic · 34–40 mm

Herbelin FR quartz and mechanical · 43 mm

HGP Dive Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 42–47 mm

Horloscaphe FR quartz and mechanical · 39 mm

Humbert-Droz FR quartz and mechanical · 39–48 mm

I

INERCY FR automatic · 39–42 mm

J

Jacques Bianchi FR automatic · 42 mm

K

Kelton FR quartz and mechanical · 34–38 mm

L

LAPS FR quartz · 28–38 mm

Le Forban Sécurité Mer FR automatic · 38.4–40.8 mm

LIP FR quartz and mechanical · 37 mm

M

Maison Boanton FR automatic · 40 mm

Manime FR automatic · 38 mm

March LA.B FR quartz and mechanical · 26–41 mm

MAT Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm

Merci Instruments FR quartz · 36 mm

Meridiano Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 34–40.5 mm

Mona Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 39 mm

Montmartre Watchworks FR quartz and mechanical · 35–42 mm

Mu:n FR quartz and mechanical · 36–38 mm

N

NEOTYPE FR quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

Nepto FR quartz · 26–42 mm

O

Obelus FR quartz and mechanical · 37–39 mm

Olivier Jonquet FR quartz and mechanical · 22–43.5 mm

Omnis FR automatic and hand-wound · 39–42 mm

P

Pequignet FR quartz and mechanical · 40 mm

R

Radial FR automatic · 39 mm

Ralf Tech FR automatic · 39–48 mm

Remy Cools FR hand-wound · 39–40 mm

Reservoir FR automatic · 39–45 mm

Riskers FR quartz and mechanical · 43 mm

S

Sartory Billard FR mechanical · 37–40 mm

SEMPER & ADHUC FR hand-wound · 37 mm

Serica Watches FR automatic · 38 mm

SpaceOne FR automatic · 42 mm

SYE FR quartz and mechanical · 41 mm

T

Trilobe FR mechanical · 40 mm

U

Utinam FR mechanical

V

Vasco FR quartz and mechanical · 34–40 mm

Version Watches FR automatic · 38 mm

Voxel FR automatic · 41 mm

Vultura FR quartz · 26 mm

W

Wolbrook Watches FR quartz and mechanical · 38–48 mm

Y

Yema FR quartz and mechanical · 39 mm

Yonger Bresson FR quartz and mechanical · 39–42 mm