From the very first pocket watches to the revival of historic movements: DuBois et fils combines Swiss watchmaking history with a modern approach. Experience this for yourself in Muttenz, whether it's in the workshop, viewing the collection, or assembling your own watch.
Anniversary Edition
An appreciation of history, the legacy of craftsmanship and the courage to break new ground have been with us since our beginnings. To celebrate our 275th anniversary, the DBF011 brings all these qualities together in one watch.
Everything under one roof
By moving to Muttenz, DuBois et fils has brought its collection of historic timepieces, workshop, offices, showroom and event spaces together under one roof. The result is a hub for Swiss watchmaking, innovation and personal interaction.
10th Annual General Meeting
In 2023, DuBois et fils held its tenth consecutive Annual General Meeting. To mark this milestone, over a hundred shareholders gathered at the Walzhalle in Münchenstein for the anniversary. You can find out more here.
A digital chronicle for every watch
Watch owners can use it to record images, text, videos and audio. While personal stories are preserved digitally, the watch itself remains analogue.
Historic watch movements go digital
DuBois et fils combines historic watch movements with blockchain technology. Tokenisation documents provenance, creating transparency and ensuring traceability.
Movement revived
The Bidynator was the first watch movement to feature a double-sided winding rotor, and it can now be found in the DBF006. This original 1950s Swiss automatic movement is being used in its original form once again for the first time.
A birthday watch
Celebrating 230 years of watchmaking, craftsmanship and innovation. Introducing the Anniversary Collection: the DBF004.
Global participation
Within five months, a total of 587 people from 21 countries had subscribed to shares in DuBois et fils, investing CHF 1.5 million in the long-established Swiss brand. This was followed by the company's strategic reorientation.
Innovative and successful
DuBois et fils is the world's first luxury watch brand to launch a crowdfunding campaign based on shares via its own website.
Watch company returns
Thomas Steinemann is to become the new owner of Philippe DuBois & Fils SA. This marks the brand’s return from Germany to Switzerland.
Limited production
The company has decided to focus on producing limited-edition timepieces in future.
"Autorist" by DuBois et fils
The "Autorist" wristwatch with automatic winding via the movement of the lugs is launched.
Development
DuBois et fils adds the first wristwatches to its range.
Strong international links
The company has branches in Switzerland, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, and maintains trade links with France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and the United States.
Successful pocket watches
During the first 55 years, the company sold more than 110,000 pocket watches.
Naming
Philippe DuBois brings his sons into the watch business as partners. The company name, Philippe DuBois & Fils SA, is still in use today.
Expansion of the business
Moïse’s children take over the family business. It is Philippe DuBois (1738–1808) who makes the company famous far beyond the country’s borders.
The start of watch production
Moïse DuBois opens the first watchmaking workshop in Le Locle. The inventory book mentions goldsmiths and watchmakers.
Three pocket watches
Early records contain the first references to the watch trade.
Joining the company
At the age of 21, Moïse DuBois (1699–1760) takes over his father, Guillaume DuBois (1650–1720),'s business – he was a cloth merchant – and the family home in Le Locle.