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Atelier Andersen — Søren Andersen

Atelier Andersen resolves to Søren Andersen’s documented Danish restoration practice. It is distinct from Svend Andersen’s Geneva watch brand; historical atelier existence is secure, while its current operating vehicle is not established. 1465

This profile covers the maker’s identity, history and documented work. A complete model catalogue is being researched separately.

At a glance

Subject
Independent Atelier 1465
First documented date
1982-12-22 — Earlier-name legal vehicle starts according to registry republisher. 5
Documented work
Restoration of Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock 23

Two Andersens, two kinds of horology

AHCI identifies Søren Andersen with Atelier Andersen in Virket/Eskilstrup, Denmark, and records membership from 1992. The atelier’s restoration account dates dismantling Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock to August 1995 and completion to January 1997. AHCI’s 2011 catalogue corroborates the 1995–1997 restoration period.

Krak’s contemporary 2003–2004 directory lists Atelier Andersen ApS, CVR 71433919, registration year 1982, with Søren Andersen as director. Atelier Andersen resolves to Søren Andersen’s documented Danish restoration practice. It is distinct from Svend Andersen’s Geneva watch brand; historical atelier existence is secure, while its current operating vehicle is not established. 123465

The work and why it matters

Virmo’s CVR-derived history gives the legal vehicle’s start as 22 December 1982 under Nykøbing F. Finercentral ApS, adoption of Atelier Andersen ApS on 17 February 1995, and dissolution after bankruptcy on 17 December 2018. AHCI’s catalogue describes Atelier Andersen as specializing in restoration of clocks and high-quality scientific instruments, rather than a serial wristwatch collection. 53

Key dates

  1. 1982-12-22

    Earlier-name legal vehicle starts according to registry republisher.

    Virmo’s CVR-derived history gives the legal vehicle’s start as 22 December 1982 under Nykøbing F. Finercentral ApS, adoption of Atelier Andersen ApS on 17 February 1995, and dissolution after bankruptcy on 17 December 2018. 5

  2. 1992

    Søren joins AHCI.

    AHCI identifies Søren Andersen with Atelier Andersen in Virket/Eskilstrup, Denmark, and records membership from 1992. 1

  3. 1995-02-17

    Legal vehicle adopts Atelier Andersen name, reported.

    Virmo’s CVR-derived history gives the legal vehicle’s start as 22 December 1982 under Nykøbing F. Finercentral ApS, adoption of Atelier Andersen ApS on 17 February 1995, and dissolution after bankruptcy on 17 December 2018. 5

  4. 1995-08

    Dismantling of Jens Olsen’s clock starts.

    The atelier’s restoration account dates dismantling Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock to August 1995 and completion to January 1997. AHCI’s 2011 catalogue corroborates the 1995–1997 restoration period. 23

  5. 1997-01

    Restoration completed according to the atelier.

    The atelier’s restoration account dates dismantling Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock to August 1995 and completion to January 1997. AHCI’s 2011 catalogue corroborates the 1995–1997 restoration period. 23

Ownership and continuity

Atelier Andersen resolves to Søren Andersen’s documented Danish restoration practice. It is distinct from Svend Andersen’s Geneva watch brand; historical atelier existence is secure, while its current operating vehicle is not established. 1465

Watchmakers and designers linked to Atelier Andersen — Søren Andersen

These people have a sourced relationship to this brand in the Enjoy Watches register. The label beside each name states the relationship recorded; it should not be read as a broader employment or ownership claim.

Identification and service

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Evidence and limits

How the claims are supported
  1. verified fact

    AHCI identifies Søren Andersen with Atelier Andersen in Virket/Eskilstrup, Denmark, and records membership from 1992.

  2. verified fact

    The atelier’s restoration account dates dismantling Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock to August 1995 and completion to January 1997. AHCI’s 2011 catalogue corroborates the 1995–1997 restoration period.

  3. verified fact

    Krak’s contemporary 2003–2004 directory lists Atelier Andersen ApS, CVR 71433919, registration year 1982, with Søren Andersen as director.

  4. verified fact

    Virmo’s CVR-derived history gives the legal vehicle’s start as 22 December 1982 under Nykøbing F. Finercentral ApS, adoption of Atelier Andersen ApS on 17 February 1995, and dissolution after bankruptcy on 17 December 2018.

  5. verified fact

    AHCI’s catalogue describes Atelier Andersen as specializing in restoration of clocks and high-quality scientific instruments, rather than a serial wristwatch collection.

  6. verified fact

    Atelier Andersen resolves to Søren Andersen’s documented Danish restoration practice. It is distinct from Svend Andersen’s Geneva watch brand; historical atelier existence is secure, while its current operating vehicle is not established.

Known limits

  • Is Søren Andersen currently practising, and through which legal or personal operating entity?
  • Can the original CVR history and bankruptcy/dissolution order verify the republished company dates?
  • When did the personal atelier begin, independently of the 1982 legal vehicle and 1995 name change?
  • Can the complete restoration report, client acceptance and collaborator roster be obtained to specify each contribution?
  • This identity dossier is not a complete catalogue of every watch or reference.

Direct sources

  1. Søren AndersenAcadémie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants · professional association member profile · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Member since 1992; Atelier Andersen, Virket/Eskilstrup, Denmark; ateliera.dk website.. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

  2. Jens Olsen’s Astronomical Clock — RestorationAtelier Andersen · firsthand restoration account · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Restoration chronology: dismantling began August 1995; restoration completed January 1997.. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

  3. Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants — 2011 catalogueAHCI · professional association catalogue · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Søren Andersen / atelier ANDERSEN profile: restoration of clocks and scientific instruments; Jens Olsen project 1995–1997.. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

  4. Kraks Vejviser 2003–04 — Registrerede Selskaber, page 112Krak / historical directory digitization · contemporary business directory · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Printed page 112, “Atelier Andersen ApS”: CVR 71433919 / Reg.år 1982; director Søren Andersen.. External source.

  5. ATELIER ANDERSEN ApS — CVR 71433919Virmo / Visma Dinero · commercial republication of company register data · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Historiske stamdata: original name 22 December 1982; Atelier Andersen name 17 February 1995; bankruptcy 4 June 2018 and dissolution 17 December 2018.. External source.

  6. Svend AndersenAcadémie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants · professional association member profile · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Career paragraphs: 1969 Bottle Clock; late-1970s independence; first delivery 1980; world time 1989; AHCI co-founder 1985.. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

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