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H. Magnenat-LeCoultre was a maker of complicated watch movements, notably repeaters, in [[Le Sentier]] from [[1897]] through [[1910]] when the firm was acquired by [[Jeanneret-Brehm]] ([[Excelsior Park]]) of [[Saint-Imier]]. | |||
==Founding by Henri Magnenat== | |||
[[File:Davoine 1894-1895 0126 Ad Magnenat-LeCoultre.jpg|right|thumb|1894 Magnenat-LeCoultre advertisement in Indicateur Davoine]] | |||
H. Magnenat-LeCoultre specialized in complicated watches, notably [[repeater]]s. | H. Magnenat-LeCoultre specialized in complicated watches, notably [[repeater]]s. | ||
The firm of Magnenat-LeCoultre traces its origins to [[1887]], when Henri-Gabriel Magnenat-LeCoultre founded a watchmaking workshop in [[Le Sentier]]. The son of François Magnenat, Henri Gabriel came from Vaulion but lived in the area called Derrière-la-Côte near Le Sentier. | |||
In [[1901]], H. Magnenat-LeCoultre registered the brand name "Le Risound" with a logo featuring two pine trees to represent the [[Vallée de Joux]]. | In [[1901]], H. Magnenat-LeCoultre registered the brand name "Le Risound" with a logo featuring two pine trees to represent the [[Vallée de Joux]]. | ||
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The limited partnership H. Magnenat-LeCoultre et Cie was replaced by a simple company called H. Magnenat-LeCoultre in January [[1908]]. Henri-Gabriel Magnenat remained in charge. | The limited partnership H. Magnenat-LeCoultre et Cie was replaced by a simple company called H. Magnenat-LeCoultre in January [[1908]]. Henri-Gabriel Magnenat remained in charge. | ||
==Acquisition by Jeanneret-Brehm== | |||
On January 1, [[1910]], H. Magnenat-LeCoultre was taken over by [[Excelsior Park|Jeanneret-Brehm & Cie]] of [[Saint-Imier]]. Later known as Excelsior Park, the firm wanted to expand production outside Saint-Imier to meet demand. Henri Magnenat-LeCoultre joined management of the firm and became a limited partner at 7,000 francs, though the Jeanneret family was firmly in charge. The Le Sentier operation was henceforth known as Jeanueret-Brehm & Cie, Fabrique Le Risoud. | On January 1, [[1910]], H. Magnenat-LeCoultre was taken over by [[Excelsior Park|Jeanneret-Brehm & Cie]] of [[Saint-Imier]]. Later known as Excelsior Park, the firm wanted to expand production outside Saint-Imier to meet demand. Henri Magnenat-LeCoultre joined management of the firm and became a limited partner at 7,000 francs, though the Jeanneret family was firmly in charge. The Le Sentier operation was henceforth known as Jeanueret-Brehm & Cie, Fabrique Le Risoud. | ||
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Revision as of 19:03, 25 February 2024
H. Magnenat-LeCoultre was a maker of complicated watch movements, notably repeaters, in Le Sentier from 1897 through 1910 when the firm was acquired by Jeanneret-Brehm (Excelsior Park) of Saint-Imier.
Founding by Henri Magnenat
H. Magnenat-LeCoultre specialized in complicated watches, notably repeaters. The firm of Magnenat-LeCoultre traces its origins to 1887, when Henri-Gabriel Magnenat-LeCoultre founded a watchmaking workshop in Le Sentier. The son of François Magnenat, Henri Gabriel came from Vaulion but lived in the area called Derrière-la-Côte near Le Sentier.
In 1901, H. Magnenat-LeCoultre registered the brand name "Le Risound" with a logo featuring two pine trees to represent the Vallée de Joux.
The firm was reorganized as a limited partnership called H. Magnenat-LeCoultre et Cie on October 1, 1902. The new company was headed by Henri Magnenat-LeCoultre as unlimited partner, along with eight investors: Two sons of Eugène Piguet John and Charles-Henri Piguet, Louis Droz, son of Charles-Frederic, Henri Moret, son of Jules, Eugène-Samuel Aubert, son of Eugène, Paul-Olivier Magnenat, son of Francois, Paul-Alfred Guignard, son of Alfred, Louis-Samuel Meylan, son of Charles, each of whom bought in for 1,000 francs.
The limited partnership H. Magnenat-LeCoultre et Cie was replaced by a simple company called H. Magnenat-LeCoultre in January 1908. Henri-Gabriel Magnenat remained in charge.
Acquisition by Jeanneret-Brehm
On January 1, 1910, H. Magnenat-LeCoultre was taken over by Jeanneret-Brehm & Cie of Saint-Imier. Later known as Excelsior Park, the firm wanted to expand production outside Saint-Imier to meet demand. Henri Magnenat-LeCoultre joined management of the firm and became a limited partner at 7,000 francs, though the Jeanneret family was firmly in charge. The Le Sentier operation was henceforth known as Jeanueret-Brehm & Cie, Fabrique Le Risoud.