Maison Montignac French watchmaker
Our history
Before being a watch, Montignac is a place.
For almost a thousand years, the fortress of Montignac has watched over the Vézère valley in the heart of Périgord Noir: its name has stood the test of time, borne by builders and lords. At once a stronghold, a coveted territory and a symbol of resistance, Montignac embodies a strength that never gives way.
Inspired by this heritage, we create long-lasting watches with a distinctive design that will stand the test of time and be handed down from generation to generation.
Montignac is not just a story, it's a vision: that of a watchmaking company that is firmly rooted, demanding and forward-looking.
Watches designed and assembled in France
Each watch is conceived, designed, assembled and tested in France, in the heart of the Doubs valley, a region historically linked to watchmaking.
It's here that our models take shape, between technical demands, the need for meaning, and respect for form.
At Montignac, we choose transparency.
Most of our components are sourced in Asia, from specialized partners renowned for their expertise and know-how.
This choice enables us to work with high-quality materials, such as 316L stainless steel, bronze or durable PVD treatments, while maintaining a consistently high level of quality.
We rigorously select our movements for their reliability, regularity and perfect integration into our designs.
The audacity to bring watchmaking to life in a different way
At Montignac, everything begins with an intention: to link foundations to movement.
What we make today is based on centuries of mastery, handed-down gestures and refined know-how. It's not a question of nostalgia, but of continuity. We don't seek to reproduce the past. We seek to capture its momentum. To capture what is enduring, structuring and true about it, and use it as the basis for a watchmaker committed to the times.
Every line, every material, every volume extends this invisible thread between what has been built and what is yet to be built.
Our watches don't claim heritage, they carry it with exacting precision and respect.
