André Schwarz

André Schwarz (1924-1993) was an industrialist and heir to the Schwarz-Etienne family legacy. He inherited a variety of watchmaking businesses in La Chaux-de-Fonds from his father Herbert Schwarz and his uncles, including the eponymous business started by his grandfather, Paul Schwarz-Etienne.

André Schwarz was born about 1924. His father was Herbert Schwarz (1895-1955) and his mother was Hedwige Bachmann (1893-1966). He had one sister, Paulette Schwarz.

André settled in Cressier-sur-Morat and, through his meeting with Gonzague de Reynold, acquired the Château de Monsieur le Comte there. He devoted himself to the castle and the region, and became a member of the village government. André Schwarz loved writing and poetry and published a memoir entitled "Mes Temps Forts" ("My highlights").

He was involved in in watchmaking and professional organizations, and was president of the committee of the SPPM (Board union of watch producers). He was also chairman of the financial commission of the Caisse ALFA de l'industrie horlogère. He was also involved in the Armes-Réunies band in La Chaux-de-Fonds, serving as chairman, which was a family tradition.

He retired from most of his activities around 1983, with his son Paul-Herbert Schwarz taking on most of his work.

André Schwarz died on April 15, 1993 at the age of 69.