What is the history of Bueche Girod watches?

The history of Bueche Girod watches began in 1947 when Vital Bueche founded the company, combining his last name with his wife, Edwige Girod, for its name. Over the years, the brand's brilliant Swiss engineering garnered international acclaim, and its meticulous detailing also lured in customers. During the 1950s through the ’70s, the mechanisms created by Swiss watchmaker Bueche Girod were so admired that other jewelry houses such as Cartier — by then already revered for its striking timepieces — sourced cases and manual winding movements from the company. The brand also produced watches for Bulova and Universal Genève. While the fruit of these collaborations can be found on the secondhand market, Bueche Girod-branded watches are scarce, making them highly collectible today. Bueche Girod also has a history of being a favorite brand among the rich and famous. Comedian and watch collector Jerry Lewis owned a Bueche Girod, and Frank Sinatra wore one while performing at the Sands Casino. A million dollars was reportedly spent on the wardrobe for Martin Scorsese's crime drama Casino, including the Bueche Girod watch worn by Robert De Niro. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Beuche Girod watches.