The story behind Gigandet

Gigandet: traditional brand today!

The company Charles Gigandet S.A. was founded in Switzerland after World War 2. The distribution of the watches was successful, especially in the USA and Europe. Around 1970/80 the market for mechanical watches collapsed, due to the successful introduction of high quality quartz watches as well.

As a result, Gigandet had to stop production and the company was abandoned. Since the year 2009 Hans Meeder and Christian Schmitt let the Traditional brand Gigandet revive.

Today, the philosophy and design language of Gigandet's earlier watches are continued and carefully developed for the future with attention to detail.

Gigandet: traditional brand today!

The company Charles Gigandet S.A. was founded in Switzerland after World War 2. The distribution of the watches was successful, especially in the USA and Europe. Around 1970/80 the market for mechanical watches collapsed, due to the successful introduction of high quality quartz watches as well.

As a result, Gigandet had to stop production and the company was abandoned. Since the year 2009 Hans Meeder and Christian Schmitt let the Traditional brand Gigandet revive.

Today, the philosophy and design language of Gigandet's earlier watches are continued and carefully developed for the future with attention to detail.

A coincidence? the story!

For more than 30 years, everything for the founders Christian Schmitt and Hans Meeder has revolved around their passion UHR. As chance would have it, Hans Meeder got his hands on a gift from his uncle from 1976, complete with the original invoice, at just the right time: It was a beautiful Gigandet sports watch with the typical design of the 70s.

The discovery did not let Hans Meeder go. Subsequent research revealed that Gigandet watches had disappeared from the market.

A coincidence? the story!

For more than 30 years, everything for the founders Christian Schmitt and Hans Meeder has revolved around their passion UHR. As chance would have it, Hans Meeder got his hands on a gift from his uncle from 1976, complete with the original invoice, at just the right time: It was a beautiful Gigandet sports watch with the typical design of the 70s.

The discovery did not let Hans Meeder go. Subsequent research revealed that Gigandet watches had disappeared from the market.

Passion watches: Made in Germany!

Her flair for brands, fashion and trends, her passion for timepieces, together with her experience for technology and distribution led her to the decision to revive the Gigandet brand.

Their mission: the development of away from the masses - authentic lifestyle included.

Passion watches: Made in Germany!

Her flair for brands, fashion and trends, her passion for timepieces, together with her experience for technology and distribution led her to the decision to revive the Gigandet brand.

Their mission: the development of Quality watches with character away from the masses - authentic lifestyle included.