deLaCour Watches

deLaCour Watches

deLaCour doesn’t care about blending in — and that’s the whole idea.

This is a brand that leans fully into wrist-sculpture territory: oversized cases, unusual layouts, and loud design language. If you’re looking for traditional

Swiss understatement, keep walking. But if you want a watch that feels like a modern art installation for your wrist, deLaCour might just be your vibe.

A Little History

Founded in Geneva in 2003, deLaCour made a name for itself with its signature Bichrono — a dual-movement chronograph housed in an oversized

curved tonneau case that looked like it belonged in a futuristic concept car.

The brand positioned itself from day one as architectural luxury — watches as wearable statements, with everything from full-skeleton dials to

jewel-encrusted bezels, tourbillons, and experimental complications. Most pieces are limited runs or one-offs, built in Geneva using Swiss

movements and exotic materials.

deLaCour isn’t about mass appeal. It’s about maximum impact.

What Collectors Love

deLaCour watches are wrist presence incarnate. Every detail — from the case shape to the typography — is designed to command attention.

These are statement pieces in every sense.

Highlights include:

  • Bichrono — the flagship: two independent chronographs, two movements, two crowns, one massive case. It’s wild. It’s weird. It’s iconic.

  • City Ego — an evolution of the Bichrono DNA, but slimmer and more wearable, with skeleton dials and asymmetric layouts.

  • Reflect Tourbillon — tonneau-cased tourbillon with bold finishing and Geneva-made movements.

  • Saqra — rectangular-cushion hybrid with integrated straps and a slightly more restrained personality (relatively speaking).

Many models feature skeletonized dials, asymmetric pushers, and decorative finishing. Straps are often exotic leather or rubber

— integrated and curved to fit the wrist.

Movements are typically modified ETA or Concepto-based, with high-end decoration or modular complications depending on the model.

Why deLaCour Deserves a Spot

Because it’s one of the few brands that doesn’t play it safe — and in a luxury market dominated by familiar silhouettes, that’s refreshing.

Every deLaCour feels like it was made for someone who already has the usual suspects — and wants something different. Not just in design

but in how the watch feels and wears. The curvature, the dial depth, the dimensionality — it’s all dialed toward bold expression.

And while they’re not cheap, they’re often undervalued on the pre-owned market, especially compared to other Geneva-made, low-volume independents.

What’s Out There Now

deLaCour offers a small, rotating collection of avant-garde timepieces:

  • Bichrono and Bichrono Tech — 55mm+ case, dual-movement, curved tonneau

  • City Ego / Saqra / Leap — smaller but still bold; often skeletonized or partially openworked

  • Tourbillon and Complications — low-production high-horology pieces (minute repeaters, perpetuals, etc.)

  • Limited Editions — often gem-set, DLC-coated, or color-customized per client

Pre-owned pricing varies wildly — some pieces sell in the $3,000–$7,000 range, while tourbillons and precious metal pieces push $15K+

especially in mint condition or with exotic finishes.

Fed’s Take

deLaCour isn’t for everyone. But that’s the appeal.

I’ve seen a few Bichronos and Saqras come through the shop, and they always spark a reaction. The cases are massive, but surprisingly ergonomic.

The designs are theatrical, but never lazy. And the construction? Legitimately solid.

If you’re collecting for character — or want something with Geneva-made credibility that no one else in the room is wearing

— deLaCour brings that modern art energy.

Check Out Our deLaCour Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique deLaCour watches — especially Bichrono, City Ego, and limited production complications.

If you have a deLaCour watch you’re ready to sell or trade – reach out. We’re always buying.

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