Chaumet watches

The Chaumet brand was founded in 1780 by Marie-Etienne Nitot. In 1802 he became Napoleon I’s official jeweller which was a great honour and made him the most sought after jeweller in Europe.

In 1815 the shop was sold by Nitot’s son to Jean-Baptiste Fossin who gained an extremely exclusive clientele by designing highly luxurious products.

The brand would not acquire its current name until 1885 with the arrival of Joseph Chaumet as head of the brand.

Chaumet then went through a disastrous period and it went bankrupt in 1987. The business was bought by Investcorp but it took ten years for Chaumet to recover and it was bought by LVMH in 1999.

Chaumet aimed to produce watches that are pieces of jewellery in their own right, such as La Belle Epoque which has a dial set with diamonds.

In 1950 the Second Empire design appeared which was set with numerous precious stones.

Chaumet has used the services of the best names in fine watch making to design its watches, including Jaeger-Lecoultre, Breguet and Patek Philippe, producing timepieces that are both refined and reliable.

Amongst the most famous of Chaumet’s collections is the Class One, which was the first jewelled diver’s watch with a very fashionable sports chic style. There is also the Khesis, the Dandy, the Attrape-moi...si tu m'aimes, and the Joséphine, in honour of the Empire style.

Chaumet has adapted to Parisian trends throughout the centuries with its creative designs and refusal to compromise on quality. A Chaumet piece is truly a collector’s piece.

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The history of Chaumet watches

The Chaumet brand was founded in 1780 by Marie-Etienne Nitot. In 1802 he became Napoleon I’s official jeweller which was a great h

Chaumet watches

The Chaumet brand was founded in 1780 by Marie-Etienne Nitot. In 1802 he became Napoleon I’s official jeweller which was a great honour and made him the most sought after jeweller in Europe.

In 1815 the shop was sold by Nitot’s son to Jean-Baptiste Fossin who gained an extremely exclusive clientele by designing highly luxurious products.

The brand would not acquire its current name until 1885 with the arrival of Joseph Chaumet as head of the brand.

Chaumet then went through a disastrous period and it went bankrupt in 1987. The business was bought by Investcorp but it took ten years for Chaumet to recover and it was bought by LVMH in 1999.

Chaumet aimed to produce watches that are pieces of jewellery in their own right, such as La Belle Epoque which has a dial set with diamonds.

In 1950 the Second Empire design appeared which was set with numerous precious stones.

Chaumet has adapted to Parisian trends throughout the centuries with its creative designs and refusal to compromise on quality. A Chaumet piece is truly a collector’s piece.

Chaumet watches

Chaumet watches

Chaumet Lien watch in yellow gold Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Lien in pink gold Circa 2018

Chaumet Style in stainless steel Circa 2010

Chaumet Khesis in stainless steel Circa 2014

Chaumet Khesis watch in stainless steel Circa 1990

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Dandy in yellow gold Ref: Chaumet - 1208 Circa 2010

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 628 Circa 2000

Chaumet Hortensia in pink gold Circa 2023

Chaumet Style in stainless steel Circa 2004

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 622 Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 622 Circa 2000

Chaumet Vintage in yellow gold Circa 1970

Chaumet Style in stainless steel Circa 1990

Chaumet Aqvila in gold and stainless steel Circa 1996

Chaumet Class One Chronograph in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 624 Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 622C Circa 2010

Chaumet Class One in titanium Ref: Chaumet - 622 Circa 2010

Chaumet Lien in stainless steel Circa 2018

Chaumet Lien in yellow gold Circa 2019

Chaumet Class One in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Lien in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 2215 Circa 2000

Chaumet Khesis watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One watch in stainless steel and titanium Circa 2010

Chaumet Class One watch in titanium Circa 2010

Chaumet Dandy in stainless steel Ref: Chaumet - 1228 Circa 2000

Chaumet Dandy watch in pink gold Circa 2010

Chaumet Class One watch in stainless steel Circa 2005

Chaumet Lien watch in pink gold Circa 2010

Chaumet Dandy watch in yellow gold Circa 2010

Chaumet Khesis watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Dandy watch in stainless steel Ref: W11780-38A Circa 2010

Chaumet Class One watch in stainless steel Circa 2015

Chaumet Dandy watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Khesis watch in stainless steel and diamonds Circa 2000

Chaumet Style watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Class One watch in stainless steel Circa 2000

Chaumet Dandy watch in stainless steel Ref: W11290-30A Circa 2012

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