The story
Founded by Gerd-Rüdiger Lang in 1983.1
Private company
Chronoswiss
Logo: Chronoswiss, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
Swiss watch manufacturer
Chronoswiss is a Swiss watch manufacturer based in Lucerne. The company was founded by Gerd R. Lang in 1983 to make mechanical timepieces. Prior to founding Chronoswiss, Lang had gained significant experience in manufacturing movements for other major brands.2 It was founded by Gerd-Rüdiger Lang.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1983Founded1
- HeadquartersLucern1
- Websitewww.chronoswiss.com
- Legal formAktiengesellschaft1
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Chronoswiss is a Swiss watch manufacturer based in Lucerne. The company was founded by Gerd R. Lang in 1983 to make mechanical timepieces. Prior to founding Chronoswiss, Lang had gained significant experience in manufacturing movements for other major brands. The watches use bought-in movements. Chronoswiss produces about 7,000 watches per year. All watches are hand-finished. While many of the movements used in Chronoswiss watches are based on the Enicar 165 movement, the Chronoswiss versions feature significant improvements, both technical and aesthetic.2
Leadership
Who has led Chronoswiss, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderGerd-Rüdiger Lang1
Timeline
- 1983Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.chronoswiss.com1
- WikipediaChronoswiss
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ325454
Sources
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- 1WikidataChronoswiss on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaChronoswiss on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsChronoswiss logo by Chronoswiss, CC BY-SA 3.0