An independent Swiss watchmaker based in Sainte-Croix, Sylvain Pinaud blends art and science in meticulously handcrafted timepieces. The son of a watchmaker, he grew up at the bench before formal training at the Morteau watchmaking school. Years spent in discreet ateliers and major manufactures honed his craft and informed a vision rooted in authenticity, mechanics, and artisanal excellence.

From his fully equipped workshop in the Jura mountains, Pinaud restores historical objects and develops innovative prototypes—believing that history feeds the future. Traditional lathes and milling machines sit alongside precision instruments as components are fabricated and movements are finished in-house. Eschewing assembly-line methods, he pursues qualitative, high-end watchmaking, dedicating the necessary time to each creation.

Pinaud’s work is marked by clean engineering, thoughtful aesthetics, and a sincere, hands-on approach that champions independence, relevance, and integrity in modern horology.