JeanRichard Watches

JeanRichard: The Forgotten Sibling of Girard-Perregaux with Some Low-Key Collectible Heat

JeanRichard is one of those names you either forgot existed — or remember from that one killer cushion-cased sport watch you didn’t pull the trigger on back in 2012.

For a brief moment in the early 2000s, JeanRichard was positioned as the younger, sportier offshoot of Girard-Perregaux, sharing design DNA, movements, and manufacturing firepower — but with a more aggressive price point and bolder aesthetic.

Today, they’re basically off the map. But on the pre-owned market?
 There are some serious steals to be had — especially if you’re into in-house movements, sporty case shapes, and tool-watch energy with haute horology roots.

Brand History: From Watchmaking Pioneer to Boutique Relaunch (and Quiet Exit)

The name JeanRichard comes from Daniel JeanRichard, a 17th-century Swiss watchmaker often credited with helping industrialize watchmaking in the Neuchâtel region. His name was revived in the 1980s and eventually brought under the Sowind Group, alongside Girard-Perregaux.

Through the 2000s, JeanRichard offered:

  • High-end sports watches

  • Dressy three-handers and GMTs

  • In-house and GP-modified movements

  • Integrated case design and serious build quality

In 2012–2015, they rebranded with a bold new identity (think cushion cases, brushed finishes, matte dials), and while the watches were solid — the marketing never stuck. By the late 2010s, JeanRichard quietly faded out, with no formal discontinuation but zero visible production since.

Collector Highlights: Bold Cases, In-House Movements, and Value Plays

  • Terrascope – The flagship of the rebrand era. 44mm cushion case, textured dial, rubber or bracelet strap options, strong wrist presence. Usually powered by the JR60 (a Sellita base).

  • Aeroscope – Pilot-styled chronograph in titanium or steel with a bold but lightweight case. Sporty, legible, and well-made.

  • Aquascope – Their dive watch line. Great case finishing, 300m WR, strong lume, and real-world wearability. One of the better under-the-radar divers of the 2010s.

  • Diverscope – More tool-forward design, inner rotating bezel, sandwich dial, and deeper dive styling. A cult favorite.

  • Older Bressel / Paramount models – From the earlier GP-aligned era. Many housed in-house GP calibers (like the JR1000), and came with elegant dressier styling.

Many models featured ETA or Sellita-based calibers, but the JR1000 and JR66 movements were proprietary and are still respected by collectors — though servicing can be trickier now due to the brand’s inactivity.

Why Collectors Should Care

  • Real Girard-Perregaux connection — same ownership, shared technical resources

  • In-house movement options — especially JR1000 series from the 2000s

  • Great case finishing and design — especially the cushion-case lines

  • Rare and off the radar — you won’t see these on every wrist

  • Pre-owned prices are a steal — many under $1,500 with serious build quality

JeanRichard represents a moment in modern watchmaking when big brands were experimenting with breakout sub-brands, and for a few years, they got it very right.

What They’re Making Now: Nothing (But That’s Not a Dealbreaker)

JeanRichard has been effectively dormant since the mid-2010s. No new collections. No updated website. No press releases. The brand isn’t “dead,” but it’s certainly asleep.

That said, plenty of models are still available on the secondary market, and servicing is still viable thanks to the use of common calibers (Sellita, ETA, or Girard-Perregaux-based movements).

If you’re buying pre-owned, you’re buying the best version of the brand anyway.

Fed’s Take

JeanRichard is one of the most underrated names from the modern indie sport watch era.

I’ve handled Terrascopes that wear like a mix between a Nautilus and a Sinn. I’ve sold Diverscopes that could go toe-to-toe with a Submariner in terms of wrist presence and specs. And the older in-house pieces? Seriously slept on.

Is the brand active today? No.
 Do the watches hold up? Absolutely.

If you want something bold, collectible, and off the beaten path — but built with real movement pedigree — JeanRichard is one of the best values left in the game.

Forgotten Brand. Still Worth Remembering.

If you like tool-forward design, great finishing, and collector credibility without the price spike, JeanRichard belongs in your rotation.

Delray Watch occasionally sources JeanRichard watches — especially Terrascope, Aquascope, and JR1000-powered dress models from the GP-aligned era.

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