Atelier de Chronométrie is a Barcelona-based independent atelier producing bespoke, completely handmade dress watches inspired by 1940s chronometry.
Overview
Founded: 2015
Based in: Barcelona, Spain
Typical Price Range: £25000–£80000 GBP
Known For: AdC #8, AdC #9
Website: atelierdechronometrie.com
Brand Story
Atelier de Chronométrie was established in Barcelona in 2015 by vintage watch restorers Santiago Martinez and his team. Dismayed by the mass production of modern luxury watches, they founded the atelier to recreate the artisan watchmaking of the mid-20th century. Every watch is a unique piece, hand-crafted using traditional tools without CNC machinery, making them a premier voice in independent craft.
Design Language
The styling is inspired by 1930s and 1940s observatory chronometers, featuring sector dials, teardrop lugs, leaf-shaped hands, and gold cases. Dials are hand-painted, frosted, or engine-turned to order.
Movements & Manufacturing
Atelier de Chronométrie hand-crafts their own manual-wind calibers, featuring hand-filed bridges, black-polished steel components, gold chatons, and traditional balance wheels, regulated to observatory standards.
Notable Models
The AdC #8 is their signature time-only dress watch, showcasing teardrop lugs and manual-wind movements, while the AdC #9 offers custom sub-seconds variations.
Why Enthusiasts Care
Atelier de Chronométrie represents the purest form of handmade independent watchmaking. With no CNC machinery, each piece is unique and finished to the highest level, appealing to connoisseurs who value traditional craft.
Official Website
Atelier de Chronométrie Official Website
Featured Models
AdC #8
A bespoke, completely handmade dress watch in 18k rose gold with teardrop lugs, hand-painted dials, and a fully hand-bevelled caliber.
