Private company

Ebauches AG

Swiss watch movement manufacturer

Ebauches SA (ESA) was a Swiss holding company for the production of watch movements (ébauches) and parts, founded in Neuchâtel in 1926. The company played a central role in the Swiss watch industry cartel until its integration into what became the Swatch Group in the 1980s.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1926Founded1
  • IndustryPrecision engineering and optical industry1
  • HeadquartersNeuchâtel1

Ebauches SA (ESA) was a Swiss holding company for the production of watch movements (ébauches) and parts, founded in Neuchâtel in 1926. The company played a central role in the Swiss watch industry cartel until its integration into what became the Swatch Group in the 1980s.2

Timeline

  1. 1926Founded Founded1

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