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But in the space of a decade, the brands developed by these visionary watchmakers established the gold standard for the Fine Watchmaking of today, rooted in creativity, technical sophistication, and daring – just as Chronopassion was when it was birthed in the late 1980s.Īcting as associate, partner, sometimes even as co-founder, Laurent Picciotto was there beside them – and still is.
Their projects looked more like acts of folly, apparently lacking any investment – and any sense of a business plan. Many of these small independent watchmaking firms came into being in the early 2000s. Present at the start of the century’s great watchmaking adventures In many cases, the reason brands and manufactures have chosen to join forces with Chronopassion to release their treasures of Fine Watchmaking is simple: Laurent Picciotto was right at their side when they were first launched. Picciotto’s trove includes rare, extremely rare, and indeed unique pieces. Chronopassion is a treasure chest, designed by and for collectors and lovers of choice watches. It’s hard to imagine a selection of timepieces being more unrepresentative of a commercial view of watchmaking. The man in question, Laurent Picciotto, is still a trendsetter for the trade, a pioneer in uncharted territory, and a veteran talent-spotter. At 271 Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, the man frequently referred to in the media as “the craziest watch retailer in the world” remains absolutely true to form. When Chronopassion was first founded in 1988, the aim was to gather the most exclusive items in the world of watchmaking under one roof and today, that original motivation is just as strong as ever.