World's 1200 Top Watch Brands & Watchmakers: F

FAVRE-LEUBA is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in Le Locle, Switzerland. It was one of the very first watchmaking companies in Switzerland founded in 1737.

History of Favre-Leuba begins in 1718, when watch enthusiast Abraham Favre decided to become a watchmaker. His profession was soon recognized, and his manufactory was officially registered in 1737. The company was passed down through eight generations of Favre family. In 1814, Abraham Favre's grandson Henry-Auguste went into partnership with Auguste Leuba, a watch dealer from Buttes in the Val-de-Travers. The business remained in the same family over eight generations, through to 1969. Then the quartz revolution came along, bringing many changes for the industry. Favre-Leuba, one of the largest companies of its time, passed through different hands such as Benedom SA and LVMH before finally regaining its independence in 2003. On November 16, 2011, Titan Industries acquired Favre Leuba for Euro 2 million.

FRANCK MULLER is a noted Swiss watchmaker and the company of the same name. The brand of watches carries the slogan "Master of Complications". Franck Muller's watches are worn by various celebrities, among them Demi Moore, Robin Williams, Elton John, 50 Cent, and José Mourinho. Franck Muller timepieces are famous for their fusion of "modern" style, mostly inspired by American watches from the thirties, like "Elgin tonneau", and traditional Swiss watch manufacturing. The president of the company is Franck Muller himself. He claims to design the mechanism of every watch by himself.

Franck Muller was born in 1958. He spent his childhood in La Chaux-de-Fonds with his Italian mother and Swiss-born father. When 15, he enrolled in a watchmaking school. In the early 1980s, he graduated from the Watchmaking School of Geneva (French: Ecole d'Horlogerie de Genève). Afterwards he began repairing top-quality pocket watches. Close to an independent watchmaker by the name of Svend Andersen, Franck Muller became responsible for handling watches from the collection of Patek Philippe. Most of the clientele were private individuals and museums. While he was working with complicated timepieces, he became passionate about their mechanisms and began to think of building his own workshop.

Soon after, in 1984, Franck Muller designed his own tourbillon wristwatch. In the 1980s, few watchmakers were capable of creating such complicated timepieces, among them Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. The private clients of Franck Muller continued to come for new timepieces, and thus his business started growing. The House of Franck Muller opened in 1991, and his ultra complicated timepieces instantly became famous in Europe and the United States. Today, his factory, which is also the headquarters of Franck Muller, produces a limited number of watches for private clientele. Franck Muller's collections include a variety of designs and price ranges.

Franck Muller is also known for its "World Premiers". Each year, the manufacturer launches at least one new line of timepieces, featuring something special and exclusive, that has never seen before in the watchmaking industry. The first such world premiere was launched in 1993. The watches had split seconds chronograph, minute repeater, and a perpetual calendar. In addition, the watches included an indicator showing the internal temperature. Many of the world premieres from Franck Muller are patented. All his watches are mechanical, having either a manual or self-winding movements. Some of their watches use movements based on standard ETA calibers.

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• FABERGÉ WATCHES - since 1917. Gentlemen's timepieces.
• FABERGÉ WATCHES - since 1917. Ladies' timepieces.
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• Farer Watches - since 2015. "British Design × Swiss Made." Farer watches are inspired by the halcyon era of watchmaking, when bold colours and contrasting textures were combined with the very best craftsmanship.
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• FAVRE-LEUBA - Swiss luxury watches since 1737 making it the oldest Swiss watch brand.
• favre-leuba - men's watches.
• favre-leuba - women's watches.
• Fears - "First established in Bristol in 1846, the company today is owned and run by the founding family carrying on the tradition and values. We meticulously hand build watches in Britain that exude understated elegance, which can be worn and appreciated everyday by all."
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• FELDO - "Luxury Watchtes."
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• FENDI - men's.
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• FENDI - women's.
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• Ferdinand Berthoud founded in 1753. Was a scientist and watchmaker. He became master watchmaker in Paris in 1753. Berthoud, who held the position of Horologist-Mechanic by appointment to the King and the Navy, left behind him an exceptionally broad body of work, in particular in the field of sea chronometers.
• Ferdinand Berthoud - Wikipedia.
• The New Ferdinand Berthoud FB RES, With Over Two Hundred Customisation Options - "Inspired by the 1775 table clock by Ferdinand Berthoud, the new FB timepiece is spectacular and technically marvellous."
• The Unique Piece Ferdinand Berthoud ChronomÈtre FB 1.6-3 For Monaco's Art In Time - "A singular sensation in black."
• FERRAGAMO - since 1927. "Shop The Inspiring Collection."
• FERRAGAMO - "The watches collection reflects Swiss Made know-how and Italian heritage: refined details, dynamic lines for a trendy urban look." Men's.
• FERRAGAMO - "A veritable statement of refinement and style, the watches collection is a mix of clean lines and trendy details for a very chic and feminine look." Women's.
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• FERRARI WATCHES - "Available from the Official Store, Ferrari watches for men exude the unique values of the Scuderia. Chronograph and automatic styles for real enthusiasts."
• Paddock Chronograph Carbon Limited Edition
• Silver Ferrari Paddock Chronograph Limited Edition
• Special Collection Ferrari Lap Time Chronographs
• SCUDERIA FERRARI ONE BY CABESTAN - limited edition: 60 pieces. Price: US$300,000.
• FESTINA - Watches since 1902. "Your time, your life." Discover elegance in every second with Festina. Immerse yourself in our exclusive collections of watches designed for men, women, and children, offering a wide range of styles, captivating designs, and functions such as smartwatches, automatics, chronographs, and multifunction watches.
• FILSON - "Building on a heritage of guaranteed quality since 1897." Men's.
• First Class Watches - "Buy watches from an official UK retailer."
• FIYTA - "Founded in 1987 and was already considered one of the most important manufacturers of watches in Asia in the 1990s due to its focus on design and marketing."
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• Fleming - since 2023. "Fleming combines an independent creative vision, the talent of master Swiss watchmakers and artisans, and a desire to produce watches that are captivating, wearable, and versatile."
• Fleming’s 'Series 1' Brings Together Two Young Collectors, One Tennis Star & A Cadre Of Swiss Industry Veterans For A New Independent - "Based in the United States and built in Switzerland, Fleming is the culmination of years of passion from its founder, but with a plan to be in the industry for the long haul."
• From A Young Founder, a New Luxury Watch Brand - "Once he fell for watches, Thomas Fleming went all in. He’s introducing his own brand, working with industry veterans and recruiting a major athlete ambassador." The New York Times.
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• Flik Flak - "The Swiss watch for kids and children." Established in 1987 in Biel, Switzerland, Flik Flak is a member of the Swatch Group, benefitting from the expertise of the world's leading watch producer. All Flik Flak watches are meticulously crafted in the workshops of ETA, one of the Swatch Group's prominent Swiss manufacturing companies.
• Flik Flak Favorites - "There’s a reason the Flik Flaks that grace this page are bestsellers. From pretty in pink to tried-and-true blue, these stylish models for both boys and girls are appreciated for their wide appeal! These chart-toppers are machine-washable, BPA-free, and shock- and water-resistant – did we mention they are a hit around the world? Join the bestsellers club and choose your future classic today!"
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• FOLLI FOLLIE - since 1982. "Discover the most fashionable wrist watches among our collections. Set your time in stylish orbit by choosing your personal wrist statement between a wide range of ceramic, leather strap or bracelet watches. Feel special with Folli Follie!"
• FORMEX - "Built for Speed."
• HPG COLLECTION
• FORTIS - since 1912.
• OFFICIAL B-42 COSMONAUTS CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
• FORZIERI
• FOSSIL - men's.
• FOSSIL - women's.
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• Fossil Q Touchscreen smartwatches - "Connected accessories that are smart and look smart, too." All models.
• Fossil Q Founder 2.0 Touchscreen Black Silicone Smartwatch
• Fossil Q Wander Touchscreen Wine Leather Smartwatch
• Fossil Wrist PDA - smartwatch that runs Palm OS (2003-2005).
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• F.P. JOURNE - founded in 1999. "Invenit et Fecit." The only three-time winner of the Aiguille d'Or grand prize from the Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, Journe focuses on complex precision chronometers with a production of around 800 watches per year. 20% of the company was acquired by Chanel in 2018 for an undisclosed amount.
• A Unique Set Of All Five F.P. Journe Souscription Models To Be Sold By Phillips This Fall - "Oh, and they’re all #001 in each series."
• F.P. Journe's Most Complicated Creation Is An Easy-Wearing Tool Watch - "The Astronomic Souveraine has its eyes on the stars but remains firmly down-to-earth."
• In-Depth: F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Vertical - "The final evolution of the his original invention. The very first wristwatch François-Paul Journe created was the Tourbillon Remontoir d’Egalité - three prototypes were made in 1993 and he retained the very first example. Arguably the most famous F.P. Journe wristwatch alongside the Résonance, the tourbillon has since evolved into the Tourbillon Souverain Vertical, which is likely the final version of the watchmaker’s take on Abraham-Louis Breguet’s invention."
• Phillips just set a record for the most expensive F.P. Journe watch ever sold at auction for over $8.3 million - "It also sets the record for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction by a living independent watchmaker—eclipsing the previous record-holder, Philippe Dufour."
• Touring The F.P. Journe Watch Factory - "A Photo-Filled Visit To Les Boîtiers de Genève And Les Cadraniers - F.P. Journe’s Newly Re-Inaugurated Case And Dial Manufacture. But first, we return to Journe's home headquarters in old town Geneva to see how things have grown."
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• LIMITED SERIES
• Unique Pieces
• FRANC VILA - since 2004. "Esprit unique." A globally recognized independent all Swiss luxury watch brand.
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• FRANCK MULLER - founded in 1991. "Master of complications." Franck Muller watches are one of the finest and most complicated of the world. The manufacture was founded in Geneva by Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes with the aim of creating exclusive timepieces characterised by complicated movements and original designs. Thanks to its strong in-house capabilities in numerous fields of Haute Horlogerie, this young company rapidly became one of the best Swiss horlogerie brands. Today, we believe we succeeded in combining boldness and creativity with exceptional Haute Horlogerie know-how.
• Dubai is building the world's tallest residential clocktower - "The Aeternitas Tower, officially unveiled at a launch event last week, will be the world's tallest residential clocktower at a staggering 450 meters (1,476 feet) tall. Aeternitas Tower is the result of a partnership between Dubai-based real estate developer London Gate and Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Franck Muller."
• World’s Most Complicated Wristwatch - ‘Superbia Humanitatis’ - "The Superbia Humanitatis watch created by Louis-Elysée Piguet, Franck Muller, and Paul Gerber."
• Aeternitas - "The Aeternitas Mega – the most complicated wristwatch in the world - is the pinnacle of success in the art of watchmaking in terms of complexity and complications. With 36 complications and 1’483 components, the Aeternitas Mega is a wonder of micro-mechanic and watchmaking know-how. Wholly manufactured in-house, each of the 1,483 components, was designed to give the watch an elegant design in the pure traditions of the old 'cadraturiers' of the Vallée de Joux. The name of the Aeternitas comes from Latin and means eternity. It is in tribute to the eternal calendar in the Aeternitas Mega that follows a 1000-year cycle renewable to infinity." All models.
• LADIES' COLLECTION
• MEN'S COLLECTION
• FRANKLIN WEISZ DIGITAL WATCH
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• FRANKSTONE - "The Wellness Watch."
• FS DAEMON
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• FRED - founded in 1936. All collections.
• ZENITH GLADIATEUR Collector Chronograph Watch
• FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
• FREDERIC JOUVENOT
• AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
• FRÉDÉRIC PIGUET - integrated into Blancpain.
• FRÉDÉRIQUE CONSTANT - founded in 1988. "Frederique Constant is famous for its high quality classical watches at sensible prices." Men's & women's.
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• Frederique Constant Horological smartwatch - "Frederique Constant presents its beautiful luxury Swiss watch that is now connected and smart. A quality product with longevity created from fine materials and made by hand."
• FREELOOK
• FREESTYLE
• FRÈRES ROCHAT - "Créateurs d'émotions."
• FREYWILLE - women's.
• FRUITZ - "Natural Frequency Technology" by Philip Stein.
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• Furlan Marri - since 2021. "Crafted with care. Designed for Details." Mechaquartz movements were first invented in Switzerland and Japan during the quartz crisis in the late 80's. In Switzerland, Piguet and LeCoultre were the first to invent this particular movement, while in Japan it was Seiko. Watchmakers wanted to bring back the feeling of a sweeping second hand that could only be found on a mechanical watch at that time. Our chronographs are full of those stories with this touch of modernity. Attractive details such as engraved pushers, domed and curved hands, highly polished indexes, circular and vertical brushed parts. Inspired by the 40's, made for today.