Balmain

18/05/1914

Pierre Balmain was born in St-Jean de Maurienne, France.

15/03/1987

Launch of the first Pierre Balmain Watches collections.

15/03/1994

A new top-of-the-line model with an ultra-flat case in stainless-steel and 18ct gold. the first ""Haute Elegance""

05/12/1995

The Swatch Group LTD buys the Pierre Balmain brand for watches products world-wide.

15/03/1997

Celebration of 10 years of Balmain Watches.

03/03/1998

World first : Pierre Balmain is first in launching the world's smallest chronograph for ladies produced in series: ""Chronolady"" EL or CL

23/03/2000

""Madrigal Mirror"" : the ultimate in feminine watches which can easily be turned into a real mirror.

23/03/2001

Collection ""Excessive"": A very trendy collection with generous lines. Declined in lady chonograph

01/03/2005

Beginning of the partnership with Miss Suisse Organisation. Lauriane Gilliéron is elected Miss Switzerland and the model Arcade Chronolady is created for this 1st edition.

01/02/2006

Christa Rigozzi is elected Miss Suisse. Balmainia Chrono lady is launched

15/03/2010

Chrono Lady

15/03/2012

Limited Edition for the 25th Anniversary of Balmain Watches

15/03/2017

Balman de Balmain Moonphase: First moon phase for Balmain watches, brand new movement!

16/03/2020

Haute Elegance Vintage: Pierre Balmain Watches paid tribute to the 75th anniversary of the inception of the Maison Pierre Balmain Couture Paris with a special limited reedition of 750 watches.

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1987

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Saint-Imier, in the Bernese Jura, in Switzerland

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