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Akrone: French Leader in Custom Military Watchmaking

Akrone : Leader Français de l’Horlogerie Militaire sur Mesure

UNIQUE EXPERTISE SERVING THE ARMED FORCES

For 10 years , Akrone has established itself as the French benchmark in the design of custom military watches . In a decade, more than 100 watchmaking projects dedicated to the armed forces have seen the light of day, offering soldiers reliable, robust timepieces perfectly adapted to their operational requirements .

A TURNKEY SERVICE FOR MILITARY WATCHMAKING PROJECTS

At Akrone, we don't just offer standard watches. Each unit has specific needs , and we have developed a personalized support, from initial design to final delivery .

OUR COMMITMENTS TO MILITARY WATCHMAKING

  • A fully customized design : engravings, colors and specifications adapted to each unit.
  • Advanced technical design : robustness, readability and resistance to extreme conditions.
  • In-house assembly and adjustment : guaranteeing an optimal level of precision .
  • Dedicated monitoring : support throughout the project, from the first sketch to delivery.
  • Exceptional value for money

WATCHES DESIGNED FOR ACTION

Our collaborations with the French army have allowed us to develop watches designed for field operations . Each model is designed to withstand the most hostile environments and meet the requirements of special forces.

  • Reinforced waterproofing for maritime units and combat divers.
  • Optimal readability day and night, thanks to powerful and long-lasting lighting.
  • Cases in titanium, stainless steel or even forged carbon , ultra-resistant to shocks and vibrations.
  • Specific features adapted to the needs of each trade.

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PRECISION WATCHMAKING

As an independent watchmaker , Akrone prides itself on offering high-precision mechanical movements . We collaborate with France Ébauches, Soprod, Sellita, Citizen , guaranteeing our military watches uncompromising reliability and exemplary chronometric precision .

ALREADY MORE THAN 100 PROJECTS COMPLETED

Thanks to our expertise and know-how , we have supported more than 100 French military units in the design of their official watches. Our achievements include projects for:

  • Special Forces
  • Combat Diver Units
  • Military aviation
  • The elite corps of the army and navy

SUBMIT YOUR WATCHMAKING PROJECT

Akrone offers military units a tailor-made design service , enabling the creation of unique watches adapted to the missions of each army corps .

Do you represent a military unit or official organization? Submit your project now via our website!

A NEW TECHNICAL WATCH ON THE WAY

From 2025 , Akrone will unveil a new technical watch , specially designed for the most demanding field missions .

Discover our achievements on our website and join the Akrone adventure!

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