JUVENIA “NUMBER ONE” WATCH, CA. 1982

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Founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds—Juvenia in 1860 by Jacques Didisheim and Ebel in 1911 by Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy—the two Swiss watchmaking houses saw their paths converge at a major turning point in the history of watchmaking. 

In April 1981, at the height of the quartz crisis, Ebel—then under the visionary leadership of Pierre-Alain Blum—acquired Juvenia to form a powerful independent group at the heart of the watchmaking capital. During this period of collaboration, which lasted until 1988, Juvenia benefited from Ebel’s industrial expertise and exacting standards of craftsmanship while retaining its creative freedom. 

It was precisely under Ebel’s guidance that Juvenia established its geometric and neoclassical identity by launching the “Number One” line—of which this is a superb example—creating a contrast with the rounded, flowing lines of Ebel’s collections. 

The partnership came to an end in 1988 when Asia Commercial Holdings acquired Juvenia, bringing to a close a seven-year chapter that left its mark on the design of both brands in the 1980s.

Manufacturer: Juvenia

Model: Number One
Reference: N/A
Year: Circa 1982
Materials: Steel
Dimensions: Case Width 29 mm, Height xx mm
Movement: Quartz movement, Juvenia 12115
Strap: Length 18 cm 
Box/papers: None