Paul Peugeot Watches

Paul Peugeot Watches

No, it’s not a car brand knockoff. And no, it’s not related to that Peugeot.

Paul Peugeot is one of those vintage-era Swiss brands that flew completely under the radar — never big enough to make the history books, but solid

enough that their watches still pop up on collector sites and in estate lots. And when you find a good one? It’s a sleeper hit.

A Little History

Like a lot of Swiss microbrands from the mid-20th century, Paul Peugeot operated as an assembler — sourcing movements from reputable ébauche

makers (think FHF, ETA, AS), casing them up, and selling watches under its own name through regional jewelers and export channels.

It was active during the post-war boom in mechanical watchmaking — likely from the 1950s through the quartz crisis in the late '70s or early '80s —

but never scaled up into mass recognition.

That said? The watches that remain tell a pretty compelling story: clean designs, honest mechanics, and classic proportions that feel very right on the wrist.

What Collectors Love

The appeal of Paul Peugeot is all in the vintage charm and value. These aren’t investment pieces — they’re for guys who appreciate a no-hype, no-

fluff mechanical from the golden age of wristwatches.

You’ll typically find:

  • Manual-wind dress watches with sub-seconds or center seconds

  • Clean enamel-style dials with Arabic numerals or baton indices

  • The occasional calendar or pointer date model

  • Cased in steel or gold-plate — sometimes with sharp mid-century lugs or coin-edge bezels

Movements are usually Swiss-made, hand-wound, and easily serviceable. If you’re hunting vintage on a budget, this is a great place to start.

Why Paul Peugeot Is Still Worth It

Because not every good watch needs a Wikipedia page.

Paul Peugeot pieces can often be had for a few hundred bucks — and in many cases, you’re getting a better movement and better finishing than

modern quartz watches that cost twice as much. It’s a brand for the collector who values story, history, and mechanical soul over name recognition.

And if you find one in good condition? You’re getting the same wrist feel and vintage presence as brands like Titus, Technos, or early Tissot — but for a

lot less.

What’s Out There Now

Only vintage.

Paul Peugeot hasn’t been in active production for decades, and there’s no modern revival — which, frankly, adds to the charm. You’ll find examples

mostly in Europe or from private sellers, often unpolished, sometimes with charming patina.

Look for clean manual-wind three-handers, some funky 1970s cushion-case automatics, and maybe even a date pointer or two-tone dial if you get lucky.

Fed’s Take

These are the kinds of watches I like picking up at estate sales or offbeat dealers.

Nobody’s bragging about owning a Paul Peugeot. But every now and then, you’ll spot one with great lugs, a warm dial, and a solid movement inside —

and it’ll cost less than a service on your Submariner.

If you’re into real vintage — not reissues or retro branding — Paul Peugeot is worth a look.

Check Out Our Paul Peugeot Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Paul Peugeot watches — especially manual-wind dress and pointer date models.

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

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