A.L.B Watches, an acronym for Atelier Le Brézéguet, is an independent French watch brand that has gained recognition for its innovative fusion of traditional horology and modern additive manufacturing. Founded in 2012, the brand is the creation of two friends, Vincent Candellé-Tuheille and Simon-Pierre Delord. Both founders are alumni of the Institut catholique d’arts et métiers and bring a background in 3D modeling and design to their watchmaking venture. Based in the Occitanie region, specifically near Toulouse, the brand maintains a strong connection to its French heritage, with all watches designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled in their local workshops.
The brand is particularly noted for being a pioneer in the use of 3D-printed components for watch dials and movement holders. By utilizing selective laser sintering technology, A.L.B Watches creates complex, three-dimensional dial designs that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through traditional subtractive machining. This approach allows the designers to treat the watch dial as a space for artistic expression, often drawing inspiration from natural landscapes and abstract concepts. Collectors are frequently drawn to the brand for this unique aesthetic, which offers a highly personal and artisanal alternative to mass-produced luxury timepieces.
A.L.B Watches typically produces its timepieces in limited series or as unique custom pieces. Their watches are powered by Swiss-made mechanical movements, such as those from ETA SA, ensuring a standard of reliability and performance that complements their avant-garde exterior. The brand’s commitment to transparency and education is also evident in their offering of watchmaking and stone-cutting workshops, which they have hosted since 2017 to share their expertise with enthusiasts.
Key collections from the brand include the ALB 000 Balade au Brézéguet, which features a dial inspired by the countryside of the Lot region, and the ALB 100 Secondes d’Eclipse, which explores celestial themes. Other notable models include the ALB 110 Vers le bout du monde and the ALB 200 Promenade à Etretat. Each model emphasizes the brand’s core philosophy: a harmonization of art, craft, and technology that allows for the creation of watches that tell a distinct story.
