The watchmakers behind Petermann Bédat

The path to becoming an independent watchmaker is often steeped in romanticism. It is built on the perception that some watchmakers are born with a singular, unwavering vision, which they cannot realise by any other means than independence. However, the reality is often less idealised, driven by tenacity, the seizure of opportunities and constant refinement. In short, a lot of work with no guarantee of success.
This is the story of Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat. From meeting at the Geneva watchmaking school to working closely with Dominique Renaud of Renaud Papi, they have gradually built the vision behind their eponymous brand. Most of all, their story is one of partnership and collaboration. We took the opportunity to visit the pair, in their workshop in Renens, to find out more about their story, in this short film.

[@12sin8]

Great film... the cinematography was stunning! 👏
Between Gaël Petermann, Florian Bédat, Rexhep Rexhepi, Timothé Raguin
and others, it seems that the future of watchmaking is in safe hands!

[@smitshinde421]

Loved their design and the film is really good!!

[@Kusanagi_aoi]

Great Video guys!

[@marcfrederic1168]

Films like these👌👌👌

[@julianscoffield4477]

Fantastic video! What was the watch featured at 3:36? I believe it is LeCoultre?

[@SevGW]

Amazing!

[@BudaPetermann]

I bet we are related