Laventure is a Swiss independent watch brand created by designer Clément Gaud, producing limited-edition, vintage-inspired luxury sports watches.
Overview
Founded: 2017
Based in: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Typical Price Range: £8000–£20000 GBP
Known For: Marine, GMT
Website: laventure.watch
Brand Story
Laventure was founded in Neuchâtel in 2017 by watch designer Clément Gaud. Gaud spent years designing watches for major Swiss houses before launching his own venture. Laventure is structured around limited, highly-curated production batches (often limited to just 50 or 99 pieces per execution), focusing on deep dials, vintage case profiles, and bespoke enthusiast presentation.
Design Language
The brand’s styling is characterized by sandwich dials, deep color palettes, heavy brushed cases with sharp polished bevels, and thick, super-domed box sapphire crystals. The aesthetic draws on mid-century marine exploration and vintage tool watches.
Movements & Manufacturing
Laventure utilizes Swiss automatic movements, specifically chronometer-grade Sellita calibers (like the SW300-1), which are customized, decorated with gold rotors, and regulated in Switzerland to ensure luxury performance.
Notable Models
The Marine collection features deep dials and clean cases, while the Laventure GMT is highly sought-after for its distinctive 1960s traveler look and limited production.
Why Enthusiasts Care
Laventure has gained a cult following due to its design cohesion, limited availability, and unique presentation boxes that resemble vintage adventure novels. Their watches are designed with collectors in mind.
Official Website
Featured Models
Marine
An ultra-limited, vintage-style Swiss dive watch featuring a sandwich dial, mirror-polished bevels, and a super-domed sapphire crystal.
