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Essence of Time, Inc. :: Manufacturers :: Alain Silberstein

Founder: Frenchman Alain Silberstein founded his company in Besançon, France, in 1985.

Country: France

History: Frenchman Alain Silberstein founded his company in 1985 in Besançon, a French “town of art and history” in the Jura Mountains. Silberstein, a self-described “architect of time” worked as an interior and industrial designer before turning to watchmaking. In 1987 his watches were well-received at Baselworld. His stylistic innovations include covering timepieces in either fur or leather, as well as being an early believer in combining diamonds and stainless steel. Watches by Alain Silberstein, who happens to sport a considerable mustache, are funky and fun. They often feature bold colors (predominantly red, yellow, and blue), squiggly lines, and an array of dynamic shapes. Silberstein became interested in ruthenium and titanium finishings in 2007. Thereafter he launched a new line called Basik, which featured the Marine 20, a commemorative, highly polished titanium watch. Though the watches feature playful designs, make no mistake, timepieces by Alain Silberstein are rigorously crafted.

Timeline & Accomplishments:

• 1985 → Alain Silberstein founds his watchmaking company.

• 1987 → Attracts favorable attention at Baselworld exposition.

• 2007 → Launches Basik line.