On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Akrone celebrated its 10th anniversary in an exceptional setting: Villeneuve Abbey. More than 200 guests gathered to share this friendly and festive moment.
This anniversary had a very special resonance: it marked not only Akrone's 10th anniversary, but also, almost to the day, the 10th anniversary of the launch of our very first Kickstarter project, the K-01. A true catalyst, this watch laid the foundation stone for our watchmaking company, at a time when crowdfunding was just beginning in France. Without this momentum, many brands—including ours—might never have seen the light of day.
It was therefore an opportunity to celebrate together the path taken, to thank those who have accompanied us from the beginning and to open, with enthusiasm, a new chapter in the Akrone adventure.
(From left to right: Erwan, co-founder – Alexandre, watchmaker – Laelia, watchmaker – Maxime, designer – Clémentine, office manager – Victor, workshop manager – Léandre, communications – Lucas, watchmaker – Jean-François, co-founder)
A decade recounted with passion
In ten years, we have designed more than 200 watch variations: consumer collections, limited editions, military projects, and special creations developed to measure. One thing is certain: in 10 years, we have not stood still!
It was obviously impossible to present them all. We have therefore chosen a representative selection retracing the major stages of the Akrone adventure: emblematic models well known to our community, but also some rare and confidential pieces, designed for certain army or civil aviation units!
A shared philosophy
What really made this day so powerful was the discussion about our watches. Our collections aren't meant to oppose each other, but to bring them together. They're designed to bring together different worlds and allow everyone—whether they come from aviation, diving, a club of enthusiasts, or are simply discovering watchmaking—to find a piece that speaks to them and that they'll enjoy wearing for many years to come.
Guests tried, compared, questioned... and shared enthusiastic feedback. These impressions confirm the value of our approach:
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listen to you, whether you are an expert or an amateur, in order to adapt our collections to your expectations;
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integrate the latest technical innovations when they make sense;
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apply best practices in the sector with transparency;
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and above all, remain faithful to a simple logic: create quality watches, made to last, with common sense.
It is this philosophy that, for ten years, has driven us forward, guided our choices and allowed us to offer the best at the best possible price.
What's new in 2025: preview
The event was also an opportunity to unveil two new products in preview, available from October 11 :
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C-02 Baby Héritage : a compact and elegant version of an already essential line, equipped with the France Ébauches movement. A new limited edition with a sporty-chic style, exclusive thanks to the quality of the movement's finish and its made-in-France origin... all for less than €1,000!
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C-03 Carbon Fury : Available in 39 and 41 mm, it embodies performance and lightness with its titanium case and forged carbon dial. A year-end exclusive not to be missed!
Our 2025 collections were also highlighted:
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Diving universe : C-02 Heritage, C-02 Tactik, C-02 Nérée.
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Aviation universe : C-03 Horizon, C-03 GMT.
These models reflect what we want to offer: reliable, distinctive and accessible watches, which reflect our uncompromising passion.
Discover all of these collections and variations on our website. Please note: they are available in limited quantities.
Next meeting: October 11 in Paris , during the We Love Watches event.
Between passion and conviviality
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Also on the program:
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A demonstration of the assembly and disassembly of a C-03 led by Lucas, who joined the team this summer. A great opportunity to simply explain the assembly principles and processes;
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the discovery of the abbey's smoking room and wine cellar, rich in more than 1,500 great vintages;
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and a classic car exhibition in the park, under a brilliant sun. A perfect day in every way.
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And to conclude in style, a draw allowed one of our guests to leave with one of our new 2025 products: congratulations to Quentin , lucky winner of the brand new C-03 Austral in 39 mm !
And after?
If you couldn't be with us, rest assured: the adventure continues.
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On October 11 , we invite you to WeLoveWatches Paris for the presentation of a new watchmaking project to discover in preview! Please do not delay in reserving your place after the organizers of the show.
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From mid-November to mid-December , a pop-up showroom will open in Paris , complementing our permanent showroom in Nantes. As always, visits will be by appointment only, and can be booked directly on our website from the beginning of November.
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And by 2026 , a new chapter will open with the arrival of two new collections to complement our current universes – C-02 (diving) and C-03 (aviation) – including the highly anticipated C-04 which will arrive at the end of 2026 .
THANKS !
Whether you've been with us since day one or are just joining the adventure, a huge thank you. Thanks to you, this anniversary was much more than a celebration: a moment of passion, sharing, and conviviality, true to the Akrone spirit and our growing community.
