Rodolphe cattin is an acclaimed by many brand watches designer, he worked breil, Longines, and esprit watches such as the design. A few years ago, rodolphe cattin founded their own independent watchmaker named brands rodolphe. rodolphe the design of each table section will not tend to be mediocre, and gradually into a unique and praiseworthy appearance Road watch brand.
In order to make their own brand in an increasingly competitive market, a firm foot and to obtain the necessary funds in difficulties after the success of the opening of 30 after the point of sale, rodolphe began looking for a partner. With the exact requirements of his mind: the need for an investor from the watchmaking industry, and preferably to have a manufacturing capacity of their own partner. “Of course, can not ignore the human factor,” he added. After several meetings, “and, after several disappointing,” he chose vartan sirmakès operated by franck muller watchland, this group became 51% stake in the brand rodolphe holders.
After the acquisition investment support, rodolphe strength is enhanced, thereby also opened business opportunities as an independent dealers can not expect to. In terms of products, franck muller Group’s “industrial strength” Let rodolphe be able to record time to release a wide range of new and improved models. In the distribution area, rodolphe combination with franck muller group for rodolphe opened a new horizon. rodolphe in September 2006 into the United States, Singapore, Japan and Spain market, and the end of 2006 to open over 300 new stores.
However, the financial crisis in 2009 to rewrite everything. Beginning in 2008, due to decline in sales affected by the crisis, franck muller began massive layoffs, and adjust the marketing strategy, and gradually to focus on franck muller brand, its other smaller brands such as rodolphe, pierre kunz, barthelay, ecw, martin braun and backes strauss, etc. had to temporarily set aside. In the absence of parties to support, rodolphe after several rounds of fighting for non-apple, recently announced by the end of October would withdraw from franck muller group. There is also a small individual brand is planning its own way.