Hebdomas Watches

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Hebdomas started its activities in the late 1800's, in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The craftmanship of the Swiss watch-makers in La Chaux-de-Fonds is world renowned. This small village situated near to the French border, is also the birth-place of many famous Swiss brands.

Since 1888, all Hebdomas watches have been entirely manufactured by hand, piece by piece. Hebdomas' high standard of quality is rooted in the experience of its highly skilled watch-makers. These famous time-pieces have been awarded several gold medals and distinctions during their long history.

The name Hebdomas is linked to the Cycle of Seven and recalls the festivities of Ebdomee, held in Sparta, Croton and Mileto, which celebrated the birth of Apollo on the seventh day of the month. In ancient Lesbos, sung by poets, such festivities were dedicated to Dionisio, holding many superstitious rituals and beliefs which were linked to the seventh day of the month.

The word Hebdomas, which is taken from the words Hebdomandaire, Ebdomadario, signifies that a watch should be wound up once a week... on the seventh day. This name is a reflection of one of the company's earliest and greatest achievements, the 8 day wrist watch.