Ulysse Nardin acquires artisan enameller Donzé Cadrans SA and perpetuates traditional master craftsmanship.
Le Locle, Switzerland – Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin SA announces that it has acquired Donzé Cadrans SA, the specialist luxury watch Manufacture dial enameller.
After many years at the helm of Donzé Cadrans, Francine and Michel Vermot have decided to retire, selling their 100 percent stake to Ulysse Nardin. This will secure the long-term future of their business and its know-how, placing it in the hands of the company which renewed interest in the art of enameling in the eighties and has played a major role in the growth of Donzé Cadrans.
Since its creation in 1846, Ulysse Nardin has been one of the most distinguished names in watch design. The first to utilize novel materials and bring forth fresh design sensibility, enamel has been featured prominently in its collections over the past 25 years.
Ulysse Nardin Chief Executive Officer Patrik Hoffmann noted: "The acquisition of Donzé Cadrans maintains our strategy of continuity and vertical production, while reflecting our heritage and tradition of our Manufacture."
The acquisition will provide Ulysse Nardin with additional cloisonné and grand-feu enamel expertise, while cultivating its passion for uniquely beautiful watches.
About Ulysse Nardin SA
Ulysse Nardin, an independent Swiss company, has been making high-quality, prestige timepieces since 1846. It has won over 4,300 awards, owns a large number of patents for mechanical watches, and employs some 300 people at its Le Locle and La Chaux-de-Fonds sites in Switzerland.
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