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Haldimann

Haldimann is a confirmed independent watch brand and atelier founded by Beat Haldimann in 1991. 12

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

At a glance

Subject
Confirmed Watch Brand 12
First documented date
1991 — Brand founded 12
Documented work
H1 Flying Lyra 1
Documented work
H2 Flying Resonance 1

What makes Haldimann an independent atelier

Haldimann is a confirmed independent watch brand and atelier founded by Beat Haldimann in 1991. FHH dates the H1 Flying Lyra to 2002 and identifies its central flying tourbillon.

FHH dates the H2 Flying Resonance to 2005, with a double resonance tourbillon above the dial. FHH dates the two-hand H11 to 2013.

The AHCI biography emphasizes traditional manufacturing methods without CNC. A founder-led atelier and traditional methods do not establish exact share ownership, supplier coverage or an unbroken production rate.

The confirmed business foundation is 1991; older family craft history must not be substituted for the present brand’s founding. 123

The work and why it matters

AHCI lists Beat Haldimann at Nussbühl, Riedstrasse 2, 3600 Thun, Switzerland. AHCI and FHH continue to identify Haldimann and point to haldimann-horology.ch. 31

Key dates

  1. 1991

    Brand founded

    Haldimann is a confirmed independent watch brand and atelier founded by Beat Haldimann in 1991. 12

  2. 2002

    H1 Flying Lyra

    FHH dates the H1 Flying Lyra to 2002 and identifies its central flying tourbillon. 1

  3. 2005

    H2 Flying Resonance

    FHH dates the H2 Flying Resonance to 2005, with a double resonance tourbillon above the dial. 1

  4. 2013

    H11

    FHH dates the two-hand H11 to 2013. 1

Ownership and continuity

AHCI and FHH continue to identify Haldimann and point to haldimann-horology.ch. 31

Watchmakers and designers linked to Haldimann

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. reasonable inference

    Haldimann is a confirmed independent watch brand and atelier founded by Beat Haldimann in 1991.

  2. verified fact

    AHCI lists Beat Haldimann at Nussbühl, Riedstrasse 2, 3600 Thun, Switzerland.

  3. verified fact

    FHH dates the H1 Flying Lyra to 2002 and identifies its central flying tourbillon.

  4. verified fact

    FHH dates the H2 Flying Resonance to 2005, with a double resonance tourbillon above the dial.

  5. verified fact

    FHH dates the two-hand H11 to 2013.

  6. reasonable inference

    The AHCI biography emphasizes traditional manufacturing methods without CNC.

  7. reasonable inference

    AHCI and FHH continue to identify Haldimann and point to haldimann-horology.ch.

  8. reasonable inference

    A founder-led atelier and traditional methods do not establish exact share ownership, supplier coverage or an unbroken production rate.

  9. reasonable inference

    The confirmed business foundation is 1991; older family craft history must not be substituted for the present brand’s founding.

Known limits

  • This identity dossier is not a complete catalogue of every watch or reference.

Direct sources

  1. HaldimannFondation Haute Horlogerie · trade foundation brand history · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Creation date and chronology, lines 144–169: 1991, H1 2002, H2 2005, H11 2013.. External source.

  2. The art in the hourThe Nation · independent profile · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Profile: independent business in 1991, Thun atelier and first wristwatch in 2002.. External source.

  3. Beat HaldimannAcadémie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants · member biography and directory · accessed September 15, 2026

    Locator: Biography, lines 13–17; Nussbühl / Riedstrasse 2 / Thun and website, lines 23–32.. First-party source; its statements remain attributed.

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