Bueche Girod Watches
During the 1950s through the 1970s, the mechanisms created by Swiss watchmaker Bueche Girod were so admired that other jewelry houses such as Cartier — by then already quite revered for its striking timepieces — sourced cases and manual winding movements from the company. The brand also produced watches for Bulova and Universal Genève. While the fruit of these collaborations can be found on the secondhand market by enthusiasts of vintage watches, Bueche Girod-branded watches are scarce, making them highly collectible today.
In 1947, in Biel/Bienne, Vital Bueche founded Bueche Girod, combining his last name with that of his wife, Edwige Girod, for the company name. Over the years, the brand’s brilliant Swiss engineering garnered international acclaim, and its fussy detailing lured in customers, too.
Today’s collectors of shaped watches will find lots to love in vintage Bueche Girod designs and jewelry watch lovers are likely in the know about the manufacturer, which frequently adorned its bezels and dials with gemstones in an attempt to target the high-end American market. Its 18K gold, diamond-encrusted ladies watches epitomized luxury and catered to the very social cocktail party set of the mid-20th century.
Bueche Girod also has a history of being a favorite brand among the rich and famous. Comedian and watch collector Jerry Lewis owned a Bueche Girod, and Frank Sinatra wore one while performing at the Sands Casino. A million dollars was reportedly spent on wardrobe for Martin Scorsese’s crime drama Casino, and while jewelry collectors are likely familiar with the BVLGARI accessories worn by Sharon Stone's character in the movie, some of the budget went to the Bueche Girod watch worn by Robert De Niro in the film.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Bueche Girod Watches
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
1970s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
1960s French Retro Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bueche Girod Watches
Late 20th Century Swiss Bueche Girod Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Swiss Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bueche Girod Watches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
18k Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
White Gold
1970s Swazi Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Bueche Girod Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Bueche Girod Watches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold