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History of the House of Barthelay

The House of Barthelay was founded in the “Roaring Twenties” in Paris by Alexis Barthelay, a name associated with fine jewelry and watches. A great connoisseur of gemstones, Alexis created exceptional pieces for the most renowned jewelers of Place Vendôme.

In the 1960s, Roland Barthelay modernized the family business. He met the challenge of expressing Parisian style in watches specially dedicated to women. House of Barthelay revolutionizes the creations with a true evolution of forms and variations with Parisian aesthetics.

The creations are inspired by the values of art. True exceptional pieces that play with the spirit of time. The House of Barthelay proposes watches that gracefully fit the wrist of a woman. Venturing off the beaten path in the world of fine watch making, Barthelay has always inspired fashion trends and carefully crafted them with the values of luxury.

In 2005, the House of Barthelay joined the Franck Muller Group, one of the leading Swiss luxury watch-making groups. From this strategic partnership develops a strong technical know-how and expertise together with a global network of distribution and communication.

WATCH SALONS AND EXHIBITIONS

Barthelay participates in the biannual World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery, one in Genthod (Switzerland) at the Group’s headquarters and the other one in Monaco.

The last editions of the WPHH were held from 14th to 21st January, 2012 at Genthod and in Monaco in October 2011. The House of Barthelay along with the 8 other brands of the group showcased their collections in the luxurious space of the Grimaldi Forum, overlooking the Mediterranean. The fair, dedicated to professionals and enthusiasts, welcomed over 1200 guests and 100 journalists across the globe over a period of three days.

Jewellery Arabia 2011, another rendezvous with the connoisseurs of fine watch-making was held in November 2011. Barthelay timepieces, bearing the hallmark of real expertise went on display over a period of one week.

BARTHELAY DESIGNS

Every timepiece spells elegance, harmony and refinement that form the core guiding principles of Barthelay designs.

Enriched by more than half a century of aesthetic maturation, Barthelay evokes emotions we all aspire to seek – to enjoy a rare piece that transcends time with a Parisian spirit. It brilliantly merges the Swiss watch-making traditions with the Parisian aesthetics.

Through our collections, you will discover the richness of technically refined and flawless timepieces. Discreet, sophisticated and sometimes seductive; Barthelay holds a special place in the hearts of women.