CANDINO WATCHES

CANDINO was founded in Switzerland over 50 years ago - in 1947, to be precise - by pioneering watchmakers. Little could they have known what a success story their daring would become. We know now. The founders` staying power and innovative ideas have turned CANDINO into one of the leading and most creative brand-name watches in Switzerland.

To strengthen the market presence and to profit from the synergies, CANDINO has been integrated into the Festina Group in January 2002.

In the house of CANDINO, the combination of creativity and quality is more than a nice idea. Day after day, the company's inventors and perfectionists demonstrate their staunch commitment to setting new standards in developing and producing new models. It is an endeavour made easier by the company`s own, integrated development and production departments, which allows for a swift and flexible approach to every aspect: from assembling movements, through design, to the finished watch - CANDINO's striking, unconventional creations prove day after day that the highest quality Swiss watch can meet the highest demands.

The 120 employees with premises in Biel and Herbetswil, Switzerland, not only supply the Swiss market, but export watches to over 65 countries worldwide. Key sale areas are Europe and the Middle and the Far East. All CANDINO watches are produced at the factory in Herbetswil, near Solothurn, at a rate of up to 2,000 quality watches per day.

It is a challenge to be in the vanguard of the tough watch market, and to set new trends. CANDINO realized this early on and opted for innovative products developed in-house. For example, the display for the phases of the moon in 1983, the compass watch in 1987, the high-tech carbon watch in 1998 or the ceramic watch in 2002.

CANDINO offers various lines to satisfy diverse needs. There is a watch for every occasion and for every taste. The collection consists of four main lines of watches of identical quality but varying prices: CLASS, VITALITY, HARDSHELL and CRAFT. Four lines for individual tastes: classically elegant, sportily vibrant, tough, or timeless. With mechanical or automatic movements, each of these lines meets the highest standards of quality.
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