Bertolucci

1987 is the stated brand launch

Bertolucci’s official history says Remo Bertolucci launched BERTOLUCCI S.A. in Neuchâtel in 1987.

Use this as the start of the named brand, not the beginning of all related family watchmaking experience. 1

Earlier context belongs to Remo’s path

The brand says Remo joined his wife’s family watch-manufacturing business in Switzerland and became active in private-label work in 1973. This is founder context, not a claim that BERTOLUCCI existed then.

Keep the dates distinct. 1

Mediterranean inspiration is explicit

The official story links Remo’s Tuscan and Mediterranean upbringing to the brand’s design inspiration, alongside Swiss craftsmanship.

Treat this as a design narrative, not a specification for every reference. 1

Collections need separate documentation

The history identifies Pulchra and Vir as early creations. Record an individual watch’s collection, reference, case, movement and period documents before assigning an era.

Names alone are not a complete identification. 1

Ownership stages should be explicit

The official history says the family sold the company after Remo’s 1999 accident and that Dickson Group took over in 2005. Do not collapse these distinct business stages.

Verify production-era details per object. 1

Keep conclusions bounded

The official source supports the 1987 brand launch and later ownership chronology. It does not authenticate, date or value a particular watch.

Use object-level evidence for those conclusions. 1

Independent research update

Remo Bertolucci launched BERTOLUCCI S.A. in Neuchâtel in 1987.

Remo Bertolucci’s private-label activity predates the named brand and is dated by the official history to 1973.

Dickson Concept/Dickson Group acquired Bertolucci in the mid-2000s after the founder-era company had been sold to private investors. 2453