Andreas Strehler Watches

Billing himself and his eponymous brand as “Watchmaker for the Few,” Andreas Strehler creates and builds every single watch himself, from in-house-made movements to cases and final assembly – using state-of-the-art technology as well as hand craftsmanship. Pure in design, yet incredibly complex in architecture and functions, Andreas Strehler movements and watches are truly unique works of Haute Horology.

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History of Andreas Strehler

Andreas Strehler is a Swiss watchmaker who has been crafting exceptional timepieces for over two decades. Strehler is known for his unique approach to watchmaking, which combines traditional techniques with innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. 

Andreas Strehler began his career in watchmaking in the late 1980s, working for several well-known watch brands in Switzerland. He soon realized that he wanted to create his own watches, and in 1995 he founded his own watchmaking company in Sirnach, Switzerland.

Strehler quickly gained a reputation for his innovative approach to watchmaking, and he was soon recognized as one of the most talented watchmakers in Switzerland. He was known for his use of unusual materials and his incorporation of new technologies, such as computer-aided design and manufacturing, into the traditional craft of watchmaking.

Today, Andreas Strehler is recognized as one of the most innovative and talented watchmakers in the world, and his watches are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. His approach to watchmaking, which combines tradition with innovation, has helped to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of Haute Horlogerie, and his influence on the industry will be felt for many years to come.

The First Andreas Strehler Watch

In 2008, Strehler released his first watch under his own name, the Papillon. The Papillon was a unique watch with a distinctive butterfly-shaped display that showed the time in a new and innovative way. The watch was an instant success and was praised for its exceptional design and craftsmanship.

Who Owns Andreas Strehler?

Andreas Strehler is an independent watchmaker, and he owns his eponymous watch brand, Andreas Strehler. Unlike many luxury watch brands, Andreas Strehler operates independently without any external ownership or investment. This allows Strehler to maintain complete creative control over his designs and production and to focus on his own unique approach to watchmaking. 

Fun Fact

Andreas Strehler is not only a master watchmaker but also a trained optician. Strehler studied optometry before turning his attention to watchmaking, and his background in optics has influenced his approach to watch design. For example, his Papillon watch features a unique butterfly-shaped display that shows the time in a way that is reminiscent of an eye chart. Strehler’s expertise in optics has also led him to experiment with new materials and coatings for watch crystals, such as anti-reflective coatings that improve visibility and reduce glare.

Andreas Strehler Collections

Papillon

The Papillon is Strehler’s signature watch, and it features a butterfly-shaped display that shows the hours and minutes in a new and innovative way. The watch is powered by a manually wound movement with a power reserve of 60 hours.

Sauterelle

The Sauterelle is a collection of watches that features jumping hour displays and retrograde minutes. The design of the watch is inspired by the grasshopper or “sauterelle” in French, and it features a unique mechanism that allows the hour hand to jump precisely at the top of each hour.

Trans-Axial Tourbillon

The Trans-Axial Tourbillon is a complex and innovative watch that features a unique tourbillon mechanism that rotates around two axes. The watch also has a power reserve indicator and a small seconds subdial.

Lune Exacte

The Lune Exacte is a collection of watches that feature a unique moon phase display that is accurate to within one day every 2,060 years. The watch also has a power reserve of 86 hours and a small seconds subdial.