COMPAGNIE FINANCIÈRE RICHEMONT SA
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA is one of the world's largest luxury goods conglomerates, Richemont was established in 1988 by South African businessman Johann Rupert and it now owns some of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewelry brands including Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and Vacheron Constantin. The company has maintained a strong focus on traditional luxury craftsmanship while adapting to modern market demands, emphasizing the distinct identity and heritage of each Maison while providing them with shared resources and expertise. Richemont is known for its long-term approach to brand management, focusing on preserving brand value and craftsmanship rather than rapid expansion. The group continues to be one of the most influential players in the global watch market.
Brands summary:
There’s a lot of depth and breadth to the brands under the Richemont umbrella, from the makers of the very first wrist-worn watch (the
Cartier
Santos) to the world’s oldest continually operating watchmaker (
Vacheron Constantin
) to historic Maisons like
Piaget
,
Panerai
, and
IWC
. Then, of course, there’s Germany’s leading watchmaker
A. Lange & Söhne
, which is prized for its movements and finishing, and produces watches on par with anything coming out of Switzerland’s finest workshops. There’s also
Jaeger-LeCoultre
, often called "the watchmaker's watchmaker," which combines iconic designs like the Reverso with a spectrum of traditional watchmaking crafts including enameling and miniature painting. From the accessible luxury of
Baume et Mercier
to the intricate and whimsical creations of
Van Cleef & Arpels
, Richemont’s brands are as varied as they are historically significant. Through these diverse maisons, Richemont preserves traditional watchmaking craftsmanship while embracing innovation across different luxury price segments.
