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Iconic, majestic, elegant, the epitome of beauty – these words have been used to describe the Alps’ Matterhorn. Boasting a nearly symmetrical pyramid shape at 4,478 metres high, the Matterhorn kindles a sense of adventure and passion for discovery. Emblematic of its driving force, haute horlogerie expert Schwarz Etienne purposefully integrated the renowned Swiss landmark in the intricate design of one of its watches, the Roswell Voyage.

Since 1902, Schwarz Etienne has committed to perfecting the ultra-precise science of mechanical movements and showcasing the utmost Swiss craftsmanship. Having built a name in mechanical movements, Schwarz Etienne caught the attention of big brands and became the private label manufacturer of Chanel, Dunhill, Mauboussin and Caran d’Ache.

Having manufactured hundreds of thousands of watches for other brands, Schwarz Etienne returned to developing movements for its own lines of watches.

Schwarz Etienne has strived for uniqueness in its watches. The La Chaux-de-Fonds showcases Schwarz Etienne’s age-old watchmaking traditions, including the tourbillon movement, which is one of the hardest to master. Its Roswell Voyage not only features the Matterhorn shape on the watch face, its back also contains a hermetically sealed fragment of the Swiss mountain. Famous watchmaker Kari Voutilainen lent his inimitable talent to the Roma Synergy. For Fiji – a women’s line created by a woman – Schwarz Etienne opted to package watches in luxe python leather bags instead of traditional boxes.