Christian Laufer
Skeleton craftsman
La Chaux-de-Fonds
About
« What I particularly like about the skeleton watch is that it creates a bridge between technique and aesthetics. »
Christian Laufer discovers the skeleton clocks by chance in a shop window during his training as a watchmaker. He crossed paths again with these pieces that fascinated him at Audemars-Piguet where he worked for two years before returning to La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1991. He then founded the Arrigoni-Laufer workshop with Maurice Arrigoni and specialized in manufacture of skeleton watches.
« Each piece must arouse fascination and flatter the eye of the expert. For this, every detail counts. »
In his workshop, which he shares with his fellow craftsmen, Christian Laufer creates watch decorations from A to Z. Whether it’s blocked polishing, traditional file chamfering or engraving, no technique can resist him. . He mainly works for major watch brands. The production of the most delicate pieces can take up to twelve weeks.
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Training
1986, Certificate in jewelry, Professional School of Arts and Crafts, La Chaux-de-Fonds
1985, CFC watchmaker-repairer, Technical School of La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Connections
http://www.canalalpha.ch/emissions/avecletemps/
pages 16-17: https://issuu.com/europastar/
Canton
Arts Crafts
Domain
The crafts of watchmaking and jewelery
Other
Accessible by public transport
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Address
Atelier Arrigoni-Laufer
Rue de la Serre 24
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
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