A.L.B Watches

Overview

A.L.B Watches is a French microbrand specializing in luxury handcrafted watches produced in limited series and tailor-made pieces, combining watchmaking with art jewelry. It is known for pioneering three-dimensional printing in watch dials and drawing inspiration from fine arts and dreamlike themes. The brand operates from workshops in the Occitanie region, emphasizing artisanal production.¹³⁴

History

A.L.B Watches was founded in 2012 by engineers Vincent Candellé-Tuheille and Simon-Pierre Delord, originating from the name Atelier Le Brézéguet, a locality in the Lot region of France. Vincent Candellé-Tuheille manages the watchmaking workshop in Carlipa near Carcassonne, while another facility is in Cordes-sur-Ciel near Albi. The brand gained recognition for using 3D printing in dials, as seen in early models like ALB 000 “Balade au Brézéguet” and ALB 100 “Secondes d’Eclipse,” with workshops based in the Toulouse area.¹³⁴

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Manufacturing

All watches are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the Occitanie region of France, with workshops in Carlipa near Carcassonne and Cordes-sur-Ciel near Albi. Vincent Candellé-Tuheille handles assembly in the watchmaking workshop. The brand utilizes 3D printing for dials, sourced through partners like Sculpteo.¹³⁴

Notable Products

• ALB 000 “Balade au Brézéguet” - Early model featuring 3D printed elements, inspired by the brand's origins in Lot region.
• ALB 100 “Secondes d’Eclipse” - Watch with innovative 3D printed dial, developed out of Toulouse.
• Art Jewelry Watches - Limited series blending watchmaking and jewelry techniques.

Reputation

A.L.B Watches is perceived by enthusiasts as an innovative microbrand for its pioneering use of 3D printing in dials and artisanal small-series production rooted in French heritage. Professionals note its niche appeal in artistic, limited-edition luxury watches. Criticisms may include limited availability and higher pricing typical of microbrands.¹³⁴⁶