Blackgoose (also known as Black Goose) is a French watch brand founded in 2016 by Marc-Olivier Rinaldi, a Franco-Italian designer. Operating out of its workshop based in the heart of Nice, France, the brand takes inspiration from automotive design, incorporating traditional craftsmanship, passion, and mechanical methods reminiscent of the automotive industry.
Enthusiasts and customers are drawn to Blackgoose for its focus on artisanal, small-series, and bespoke production rather than mass-market industrial assembly. The brand emphasizes handmade craftsmanship, using noble and durable materials, carefully selected movements, and detailed engravings. Additionally, its connection to classic automotive culture and its integration with the “Gentlemen Drivers” concept store in Nice offer collectors a distinct lifestyle aesthetic centered around vintage automotive elegance and fine mechanics.
A key milestone for the brand was the creation of the Atelier de Créations Horlogères (ACH) in 2023, which is dedicated to crafting bespoke timepieces and ultra-limited production series. Through this workshop, Blackgoose produces customized and small-run watches designed and assembled locally in Nice, with each piece tailored around high-precision movements and automotive-inspired design elements.