Jacques Nardin

Jacques Nardin (1892-1950) was a 20th century watchmaker. Grandson of Ulysse Nardin, Jacques was head of Doxa.

Jacques-André Nardin was the son of Paul-David Nardin and grandson of Ulysse Nardin, founder of the Nardin chronometer factory in Le Locle. Nardin was born in 1892.

Jacques Nardin worked alongside his brothers before marrying Hélène-Lucie Ducommun-dit-Verron in 1919. Hélène was daughter of Georges Ducommun, founder of the Doxa watch factory, and became his heir following her brother's death the following year. Jacques Nardin soon became director of that factory.

Jacques Nardin was very active within the watchmaking community, joining the Comité de la Chambre Suisse de l'Horlogerie, and was a promoter of the industry following the crisis after World War I. He was also a sponsor of the celebration of the life of Daniel JeanRichard.

Nardin died on August 26, 1950 at 59 years old. He suffered from bronchial pneumonia and had been undergoing treatment in Geneva.