Manufacture
Since 1642, Haldimann has been creating unique pieces that combine history, art and innovation.
Manufacture
Over the centuries, a Haldimann philosophy and mentality has been established that challenges us to engage with time. We seek new encounters with time and abandon established standards and familiar thought patterns.
The style and unique design of our works owe their perfection and individuality to the values that characterise us. These values are rooted in the long-standing tradition to which we are committed.
To this day, Haldimann exclusively manufactures mechanical movements and watches in Switzerland that inspire people all over the world to rediscover time.
Family Tradition
We aim to explore the limits of what the human hand is capable of achieving. It is only as a manufacturer in the truest sense of the word that we can pursue this aim, with machines and instruments that we operate with our hands. Computerised machines would make it impossible to reach this goal.
The warmth of the watchmaker's hand blends with his delicate movements to achieve his impressive performance. From the raw material up until the first sound of the melody.
This essence is later attached to the wrist of the future owner. From there it enters his perception and is transferred to him.
The story
Haldimann is the oldest watch manufacturer of Switzerland led and owned by the name-giving family.
Haldimann Horology pursuits longterm ideals. Their independence and autonomy serve as key prerequisites.
Unhindered creativity as well as the highest quality standards and complete in-house production have been the characteristics of each Haldimann watch and movement over centuries.
2025 2025
Introduction of the women's collection
2024 2024
Son Niklaus Anton Haldimann joins Haldimann Horology
2023 2023
Daughter Iris Olga Haldimann joins Haldimann Horology
2022 2022
The Karlshof regulator is being built
2021 2021
H51 Time-Hora—The first timepiece to put time into perspective. Featuring the Bürgi parameter and a resonating half-second double pendulum as a tribute to Jost Bürgi. www.bürgi.swiss
2019 2019
H3 Flying Sculpture with Minute Repeater
2018 2018
H1 Stars with diamonds on the hands and flying central tourbillon
2016 2016
H102 Regulator Small with patented Haldimann Escapement
2014 2014
H11 with a small seconds hand and central balance Delivery of the specially commissioned “H1 Flying Central Tourbillon” for the permanent exhibition at the Musée International d'Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
2013 2013
World debut of the first wristwatch with a central balance and hours and minutes from the centre: H11
2012 2012
World debut of the sculpture “H9 Reduction”—The power of reduction demonstrated by this “Black Hole” for the wrist.
2010 2010
Presentation of the “H3 Flying Sculptura” with minute repeater
2009 2009
Beat Haldimann receives the Prix Gaïa—considered the “Nobel Prize” of horology—in recognition of his life's work. The Prix Gaïa is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a person and their work in the world of horology. Laudation delivered by: Lutz-Peter Nolte, Prof. Dr.
2008 2008
World debut of the sculpture “H8 Flying Sculptura”, the first wearable sculpture for the wrist.
2007 2007
Opening of the Antikythera Library, which chronicles the art of horology starting from 100 BC in Greece all the way to the present. A unique library of unmatched quality.
2005 2005
World debut of the “H2 Flying Resonance”, the first double tourbillon to float above the dial, at the Baselworld Messe trade fair.
2003 2003
Delivery of the specially commissioned double regulator “H101 Resonance Classic/Modern” for the permanent exhibition at the Musée International d'Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The H1 is awarded the “Goldene Unruh”, Special Technology Prize (1st prize awarded by the jury of experts for Innovation of the Year 2003).
2002 2002
World debut of the “H1 Flying Lyra”, the first central tourbillon to float above the dial. Selected as one of the 20 most important watchmakers in the world by the jury of “Chronos”, Germany and “Watch Time”, USA
2000 2000
Iris Olga
2000 2000
Awarding of a patent for the “Haldimann Detached Escapement” Presentation of the first double regulator “H101 Resonance/Modern” 200 years after Antide Janvier and Abraham-Louis Breguet
1999 1999
Presentation of the H104 "three-rod pendulum" second regulator
1998 1998
Niklaus Anton
1995 1995
Regulator with magnetic field transmission
1993 1993
First attempts at resonance with wristwatches
1992 1992
First attempts at resonance with regulators
1991 1991
Emergence of a new branch in the family tradition dating back to 1642. Foundation of Haldimann Horology as a company
1989 1989
Natalie Xenia
1985 1985
Schuluhr Beat Haldimann
1964 1964
Beat Haldimann Born in Oberdiessbach Emmental, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, grew up in Uetendorf and Thun
1937 1937
Werner Haldimann, father
1902 1902
Christian Haldimann
1878 1878
Christian Haldimann
1837 1837
Johannes Haldimann
1806 1806
Peter Haldimann
1765 1765
Ulrich Haldimann
1735 1735
Hans Haldimann
1687 1687
Hans Haldimann
1658 1658
Hans Haldimann
1647 1647
Emigration of the Le Locle and Yverdon branches of the family
1642 1642
Bill of sale. First mention of the Haldimann Clockmakers Ulrich and Hans Haldimann, father and son, at Horben Hans Haldimann, Horologist, at Horben
1619 1619
Christian Haldimann
1577 1577
Hans Haldimann at Schwendimatt in the Bowil district. Patriarch of the Bowil line
1550 1550
Christian Haldimann
1525 1525
Hans Haldimann
1480 1480
Niclaus Haldimann
1440 1440
Hänsli Haldimann buys the Horben estate
1410 1410
Hänsli at the Halden in Langnau
