ATELIER DE CHRONOMÉTRIE

Handcrafting unique timepieces offers an unlimited freedom to let their creativity flow and create one-of-a-kind watches, above and beyond standard customization. High-end timepieces with a refined timeless look inspired in the past, specially the 30’s and 40’s; a new interpretation of the past. A style that will remain forever.

The core team behind Atelier de Chronométrie is a small and multidisciplinary group of individuals led by Santiago Martínez. A graduate in Fashion Design, Santiago is the creative director with refined taste and sensitivity for watch aesthetics. With over 15 years of experience, Santiago is also a passionate dealer in the finest vintage timepieces. Eduard Mercadé and Moebius Rassmman are both watchmakers and graduates of the Barcelona watchmaking school with 10 years and 20 years (respectively) in restoring important timepieces. Eduard Mercadé is also specialized in micromechanics. Montse Gimeno has a degree in communication and marketing and with Santiago she is also a vintage watch expert with more than 15 years of experience.

2014: the seed of AdC was sown in a coffe shop in the city center of Barcelona.

2016: the debut into the independent watchmaking scene with the AdC1, an Observatoir Chronométre certified by l’Observatoire de Besançon in France. This chronometer would be the first timepiece to obtain such a certificate in Spanish watchmaking history.

2020: the AdC8, our first Split-second chronograph that was nominated in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.

2021: the very special AdC21OW was specially designed and donated for the Only Watch charity auction, sold for the benefit of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

2023: the launch of The Lavish Attic x Atelier de Chronométrie Limited Edition of 8 pieces AdC33

The Lavish Attic x Atelier de Chronométrie Limited Edition of 8 pieces AdC33