Vaucher

Overview

Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier (VMF) is a Swiss movement manufacturer based in Fleurier, specializing in high-end mechanical watch movements for luxury brands. It produces customized calibres and exclusive haute horlogerie mechanisms for clients including Parmigiani Fleurier, Hermès, Richard Mille, Corum, Baume & Mercier, Fabergé, and independents like Speake-Marin. With annual production around 14,000 units and capacity up to 35,000, VMF emphasizes vertical integration and independence while serving as Parmigiani Fleurier's primary movement supplier¹³⁵.

History

Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier was founded in 2003 in Fleurier, Switzerland, inheriting a tradition in watchmaking and micromecanics. It established itself as a motoriste for prestigious brands, developing custom high-end movements from scratch. Key partnerships include supplying Parmigiani Fleurier and Hermès, with majority ownership by SFF LMH and Hermès International¹³⁵.

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Manufacturing

All production occurs in-house at its facility in Fleurier, Switzerland, as a full-fledged manufacture with vertical integration. It focuses on mechanical movements and micromecanic components, supported by over 200 skilled workers across 20 horology trades. Manufacturing emphasizes customization for partner brands¹³⁵⁷.

Notable Products

• Parmigiani Fleurier Movements - Primary supplier of in-house calibres for Parmigiani Fleurier watches.
• Hermès House Movements - Produces movements for Hermès' own timepieces.
• Richard Mille Calibres - Custom high-performance movements for Richard Mille.
• Corum Movements - Specialized calibres integrated into Corum models.

Reputation

Vaucher is regarded by watch enthusiasts and professionals as a reliable, high-volume movement maker for top-tier brands, valued for its customization capabilities and production scale exceeding many peers. It holds a unique position near Parmigiani Fleurier, enabling close collaboration. Criticisms are minimal in available sources, though its role as a supplier rather than a consumer-facing brand limits broader recognition³.