The brand is known for its elegance and the technical excellence of its movements
Parmigiani Fleurier is a flourishing independent watch company that creates timepieces of exceptional quality, originality and design.
The driving force behind the company is Michel Parmigiani, a watchmaker with a passion for horology and design. He grew up in a valley in the Canton of Neuchatel, a secluded region of Switzerland where, from childhood, he came into close contact with watchmaking craftsmen. Choosing to train as a watchmaker, he initially concentrated on restoration.
Soon museums and private collectors entrusted him with their most prestigious horological treasures, including the exceptional Sandoz timepiece collection.
His friendship with the Sandoz family developed and his passion for horology and his creative ideas won him the backing of the Sandoz Family Foundation. It offered him the opportunity to establish his company in 1976.
He continued restoration work and created timepieces for other companies. The foundation acquired a majority shareholding in Parmigiani Mesure et Art du Temps, which eventually led to the creation of the Parmigiani brand.