Paul Picot Watches

Paul Picot Watches

Paul Picot is one of those quietly refined Swiss maisons that doesn’t chase trends — it just builds well-finished, classically styled mechanical

watches with a touch of Riviera flair.

If you want independent Swiss watchmaking with serious heritage, excellent finishing, and zero hype baggage? Paul Picot is one of the best-kept

secrets in the game.

A Little History

Paul Picot was founded in 1976 in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, by Mario Boiocchi, right in the middle of the quartz crisis — a time when most

were shutting down, not starting up.

Boiocchi bet on the future of mechanical watchmaking, focusing on elegant design, Swiss craftsmanship, and limited production.

The brand took its name from an 18th-century watchmaker and positioned itself as a refined but sporty alternative to big-name luxury

— the kind of watch you might wear in Monaco, not Milan.

Today, Paul Picot remains independent, privately owned, and continues to make small-batch automatic and manual watches, often with

in-house decoration and proprietary modules built on top of trusted Swiss base movements.

What Collectors Love

Paul Picot watches have that understated luxury vibe — with traditional Swiss design codes, excellent fit and finish, and complications that

are thoughtful, not overdone.

Notable collections include:

  • Firshire — the brand’s most classic line: Roman numerals, guilloché dials, small seconds, moonphases — think refined dress watch with 1940s proportions.

  • Atelier — more contemporary, sometimes skeletonized or open heart, with shaped cases and bolder dial textures.

  • Chronograph Sport — nautical-influenced chronos with cushion cases and 7750 or modular chronograph calibers.

  • C-Type — a diver-style sports watch with strong wrist presence, often overlooked but well-made and surprisingly capable.

  • Technicum — high-complication models like tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and regulator displays — often limited editions.

Movements are generally ETA or Sellita-based, but frequently enhanced with custom finishing, modules, and display backs.

Why Paul Picot Deserves a Spot

Because it’s real-deal Swiss independent watchmaking that hasn’t sold out, hyped up, or chased every trend in the book.

The finishing is elegant. The case designs are distinctive. And the prices — especially on the pre-owned market — are often half what you’d pay

for comparable pieces from better-known brands.

Plus, it’s the kind of watch that says “I know watches,” not “I follow Instagram.”

What’s Out There Now

Paul Picot keeps a tight, rotating catalog, with frequent limited editions and dial variations:

  • Firshire and Atelier dress pieces — manual or automatic, 39–42mm, guilloché dials

  • Chronograph Sport and C-Type divers — 42–44mm, 100–300m WR, great wrist presence

  • Technicum complications — mostly limited to 88–99 pieces, with openworked dials and top-tier movements

  • Ladies collections — also well-finished, often with mother-of-pearl or diamond accents

Pre-owned Paul Picot watches represent strong value, often in the $1,000–$3,000 range, with complications sometimes stretching higher.

Fed’s Take

Paul Picot reminds me of the kind of brand you’d find in a discreet Geneva boutique — no flashy ads, just really good watches for people who

know what they’re looking at.

I’ve seen a few Firshire moonphases and Technicum chronos come through the shop, and they’re legit. Great dials, polished cases, sharp hands

and movements that are beautifully finished — even when built off ETA or Valjoux bases.

If you’re into high-quality, low-noise collecting, this brand punches way above its weight.

Check Out Our Paul Picot Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Paul Picot watches — especially Firshire, Technicum, and C-Type models with original

dials and complete boxes.

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

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