Jean-François Ruchonnet
Jean-François Ruchonnet (Cluses, 23 July 1965) is a Swiss watchmaker, designer and creator in luxury sector.[1]
Jean-Francois Ruchonnet has started his career in the technical division and R&D at Chopard. After he left Chopard in 1999 he pioneered a number of 3D animations in timekeeping. During his 30 years of experience in luxury sector and watch industry he has designed for such well-known brands as De Grisogono, Breguet, TAG Heuer, etc. In 2004 he launches famous and innovative yachting-influenced watches Cabestan. Among other creations Jean-Francois Ruchonnet gave birth to such well-known watches as: Double Tourbillon Breguet;[2] TAG Heuer Monaco V4;[3] Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical;[4] Scuderia Ferrari One by Cabestan;[5] Cabestan Nostromo;[6] Marvin Malton 160 Ronde;[7] Snyper One Watch.[8] etc.
In 2011 Jean-Francois Ruchonnet (together with naval architect Jean-Jacques Coste) has entered the yachting industry with one of the most revolutionary projects 48m CXL Trimaran,[9] the first sailing trimaran of this size ever to be built with folding hull beams.
References
- ↑ Ruchonnet Jean Francois - Inventor
- ↑ Double Tourbillon Breguet
- ↑ fr.wikipedia
- ↑ Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical — Robb Report Private Aviation Sourcebook
- ↑ Evo.co.ok — Latest car news plus the best car reviews
- ↑ Reports and reviews on wristwatches for collectors, professionals and buyers
- ↑ Marvin Watches
- ↑ Snyper Watches,
- ↑ CXL Trimaran
External links
- Watch Designer Applies His Design Instincts to Yachts. The New York Times. 23 September 2011
- WATCH MOVEMENT AND WATCH Patent application.
- Cabestan: Beautiful Chain Driven Watch By Charlie Sorrel. 23 April 2007