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'''Fabrique d'ebauches de Peseux, S.A.''', commonly known as '''Peseux''' for the [[Neuchâtel]] locale in which it is located, was an [[ebauche]] maker dating to [[1923]]. The company was founded by Charles Bernese and was incorporated into [[Ebauches S.A.]] in [[1933]] as part of the overall industry restructuring at that time. It remained independent within Ebauches, however, producing [[calibre]]s for many watchmakers. Peseux was consolidated into [[Fabrique d'Horlogerie de Fontainemelon]] in [[1979]] and into the larger [[ETA]] conglomerate in [[1985]], with ebauche production moved to [[Grenchen]].
[[File:Peseux mark.png|right|100px]]
'''Fabrique d'Ebauches de Peseux, S.A.''', commonly known as [[Peseux]] for the [[Neuchâtel]] locale in which it is located, was an [[ebauche]] maker dating to [[1923]]. The company was founded by Charles Bernese and was incorporated into [[Ebauches S.A.]] in [[1933]] as part of the overall industry restructuring at that time. It remained independent within Ebauches, however, producing [[calibre]]s for many watchmakers. Peseux was consolidated into [[Fabrique d'Horlogerie de Fontainemelon]] in [[1979]] and into the larger [[ETA]] conglomerate in [[1985]], with ebauche production moved to [[Grenchen]].


One of the best-known Peseux calibres was the hand-winding [[chronometer]] movement, [[Peseux 260]]. It was used by many high-end brands and was quite capable at chronometry competitions. Another well-known product is [[ETA 7001|Calibre 7001]], an ultra-thin hand-wound movement introduced in [[1971]] and still produced today.
One of the best-known Peseux calibres was the hand-winding [[chronometer]] movement, [[Peseux 260]]. It was used by many high-end brands and was quite capable at chronometry competitions. Another well-known product is [[ETA 7001|Calibre 7001]], an ultra-thin hand-wound movement introduced in [[1971]] and still produced today.
==Ebauches SA==
[[File:ESA Peseux.png|right|100px]]
:See Also: [[Ebauches SA]]
Peseux appears on the list of [[Ebauches SA]] members in [[1933]], suggesting that the company joined early in that year. There is no reference specifically to the merger in primary source literature or business registrations, but the company is widely reported as a member after this year.
Founder [[Charles Berner]] remained administrator of the firm throughout this period and the company appears to have continued modest production of ebauches.
In [[1949]], [[Francis Berner]] and [[Marc Colomb]] are given power of attorney at the firm, serving under Charles Berner. Colomb would be removed in [[1952]] but Francis Berner stays with the firm for decades, taking over as administrator in [[1971]].
Following the death of Charles Berner, [[Ebauches SA]] president [[Sydney de Coulon]] takes over as chairman in [[1951]], with [[Philippe Jequier]] and [[Pierre-William DuBois]] serving as directors as well. [[Henri Ménétrey]] becomes managing director in [[1958]]. DuBois replaces de Coulon as chairman in [[1964]].
The company was reorganized in [[1975]] with [[André Biner]] becoming chairman and other [[Ebauches SA]] managers joining as administrators. It was folded into [[FHF]] in [[1979]] along with [[FEF]], [[Valjoux]], [[Ebauches Tavannes]], and [[Unitas]].


==Timeline==
==Timeline==

Revision as of 18:07, 21 March 2024

Fabrique d'Ebauches de Peseux, S.A., commonly known as Peseux for the Neuchâtel locale in which it is located, was an ebauche maker dating to 1923. The company was founded by Charles Bernese and was incorporated into Ebauches S.A. in 1933 as part of the overall industry restructuring at that time. It remained independent within Ebauches, however, producing calibres for many watchmakers. Peseux was consolidated into Fabrique d'Horlogerie de Fontainemelon in 1979 and into the larger ETA conglomerate in 1985, with ebauche production moved to Grenchen.

One of the best-known Peseux calibres was the hand-winding chronometer movement, Peseux 260. It was used by many high-end brands and was quite capable at chronometry competitions. Another well-known product is Calibre 7001, an ultra-thin hand-wound movement introduced in 1971 and still produced today.

Ebauches SA

See Also: Ebauches SA

Peseux appears on the list of Ebauches SA members in 1933, suggesting that the company joined early in that year. There is no reference specifically to the merger in primary source literature or business registrations, but the company is widely reported as a member after this year.

Founder Charles Berner remained administrator of the firm throughout this period and the company appears to have continued modest production of ebauches.

In 1949, Francis Berner and Marc Colomb are given power of attorney at the firm, serving under Charles Berner. Colomb would be removed in 1952 but Francis Berner stays with the firm for decades, taking over as administrator in 1971.

Following the death of Charles Berner, Ebauches SA president Sydney de Coulon takes over as chairman in 1951, with Philippe Jequier and Pierre-William DuBois serving as directors as well. Henri Ménétrey becomes managing director in 1958. DuBois replaces de Coulon as chairman in 1964.

The company was reorganized in 1975 with André Biner becoming chairman and other Ebauches SA managers joining as administrators. It was folded into FHF in 1979 along with FEF, Valjoux, Ebauches Tavannes, and Unitas.

Timeline