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I think you are mistaken, Tim, Clerc is indeed an old family business...
and is still in the hand of the founding family, Clerc (what a surprise ;-). The current CEO is Gérald Clerc.
It is true that Clerc focusses their efforts on creating really well designed and constructed sports watches, e.g. a handsome diving watch with internal turning bezel and an automatic nitrogen valve.
Due to its size and price bracket the brand is mainly using outsourced movement, mostly ETA-based calibres. These undergo a considerable modification with proprietary modules such as the chronograph. In addition, the design as well as the finishing are to a very high standard as I could confirm on several encounters.
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I had the pleasure to talk repeatedly to Gérald Clerc who is a very humble, approachable and open-minded gentleman.
I wish I had published a bit more in this nice brand.
Thanks,
Magnus
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CLERC???
HI all and good day! what are the general opinions about CLERC watches??? is the c609 a real manufacture movement or "exclusively made" by an outside firm?
From what I know...
And according to their dreadful (navigation and tiny images) website, they use a modified ETA 2892 caliber. So, no it is not a manufacture caliber. IMO another marketed Swiss brand claiming a long history, founded in 1874 blah, blah, blah.... Sorry if I'm...
I think you are mistaken, Tim, Clerc is indeed an old family business...
and is still in the hand of the founding family, Clerc (what a surprise ;-). The current CEO is Gérald Clerc. It is true that Clerc focusses their efforts on creating really well designed and constructed sports watches, e.g. a handsome diving watch with i...
OK, I stand partially corrected...
Magnus, I appreciate you coming to Gerald Clerc's defense and I appreciate the data that it is a family member running the business. The fact that Gerald Clerc is a great guy, has I'm afraid nothing to do with how I see this category of "Watch brand" I'm ...
Generally, I agree with you, Tim ...
... however, before a watch manufacturer, or brand, can prove its steadiness in value and service, it has to be "new" for a time. You cannot generally dismiss a 20 years old job applicant for lack of experience, if you are searching a "fresh spirit". Cler...
More out of a will to learn more
On the website it says Clerc was founded in 1874. I am just wondering why I can't seem to find any vintage Clerc watches ? Did they have a different name back then? Thanks, Dean
Clerc
I can't seem to find any Clerc watch from the 19th or 20th Century which strikes me as rather odd given their claimed founding date. I remember seeing Clerc watches appear I guess in the early 2000's. Would love to put the record straight as their website...
Maybe...
its because they started as a jeweller? I think to recall this piece of information, and I have two images of this early 19th century bracelet box on my hard drive. Hope this helps, Magnus ...
Perhaps
I did find some small pictures on their website that seem to lend credence to their claim, including a storefront sign, C.Clerc and some pictures of watches that look like they were from the 1970's. Thanks, Dean
Yes, but its actually quite a shallow presentation...
if you want to claim history, prove it. Here I am totally with you! Best, Magnus
Not a manufacture caliber....
they differentiate themselves primarily on the basis of their designs (unique case and associated features) and still being managed by a family member (gerald clerc). happy watch hunting! kyle
