Jehan Jacques Blancpain. Founded by jehan jacques blancpain in villeret switzerland in 1735 blancpain is the oldest surviving watchmaking brand in the world. Loyal to its tradition of innovation and confirmed by many horological complications invented over the years the manufacture is continuously pushing the boundaries of watchmaking to enhance its timepieces.
Blancpain sa french pronunciation. Now headquartered in paudex le brassus switzerland it s also among the most prestigious watch brands in the world. Most prestigious watch brands were founded in the 19th century but not so with blancpain.
Founded by jehan jacques blancpain in villeret switzerland in 1735 blancpain is the oldest surviving watchmaking brand in the world.
Blancpain was founded by jehan jacques blancpain in the jura village of villeret in 1735. He is the founder of the eponymous watch brand which will remain family owned handed down to his descendants for almost 200 years. Blancpain s roots are divided into two branches. Jehan jacques blancpain born 1693 was a swiss industrialist at the beginning of the eighteenth century.