The story
Founded by Maurice Ditisheim in 1858.1
Private company
Vulcain
Logo: Manufacture des montres Vulcain S.A., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Vulcain is a watch brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, founded in 1858.1 Its website says: “The Vulcain watch manufacturer was founded in 1858 and is the inventor of the alarm...”4 It was founded by Maurice Ditisheim.1
Vulcain ist seit 2001 eine Uhrenmarke der Manufacture des Montres Vulcain SA (vormals PMH SA). Ursprünglich wurde die Firma als Schweizer Uhrenmanufaktur im Jahre 1858 von Maurice Ditisheim in La Chaux-de-Fonds gegründet.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1858Founded1
- HeadquartersLa Chaux-de-Fonds1
- Websitewww.vulcain-watches.ch
Leadership
Who has led Vulcain, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderMaurice Ditisheim1
Timeline
- 1858Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.vulcain-watches.ch1
- WikidataQ3563809
Sources
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- 1WikidataVulcain on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaVulcain on the German Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsVulcain logo by Manufacture des montres Vulcain S.A., Public domain
- 4Company websiteVulcain website