Studio

We are an independent watch and jewellery design studio based in Switzerland.

STUDIO
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    Who we are
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    Watch designers
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    The origins
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    Key dates
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    Key projects
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Who We are

Our independent design studio creates both watches and jewellery. We have refined our know-how by working with a range of brands from all over the world.
Our team is well equipped to respond to requests for both classic Swiss-made products and fashion items. The creativity of our watch designers stems from the combination of experience and dynamism embodied by our team, who are known for their versatility, responsiveness and agility.

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watch designerS
Rossella
Co-owner & Creative watch and jewelry designer

Jeweler by training and watch designer, Rossella leads her creativity and her experience to bring customers projects to life. After working for several years under Rodolphe’s wing, she’s now in charge of RODOLPHEDESIGN Studio along with Robin. With the clear mission of continuing to create innovatively combining creativity and Rodolphe’s legacy.

Robin
Co-owner & Creative watch and jewelry designer

Watchmaker by training, and watch designer, Robin became a multi-skills creative designer after working for an unconventional watch design Atelier in Paris. Then, he dedicated his time to take over RODOLPHEDESIGN Studio along with Rossella. Unleashing boundaries, he add a modern touch and his own signature on every new project he develops.

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The origins

The studio was founded by Rodolphe Cattin, in the Swiss Watch Valley, in 2010. He has worked for more than 35 years in the watch industry. After completing his studies in La Chaux-de-Fonds, he quickly became one of the most sought after reference designer, working for various high-class brands in Switzerland. Several eponymous projects are to his credit including Rodolphe by Longines, a first design studio - Rodolphe & Co, a new brand - Rodolphe by Rodolphe. He also participated in the creation of a watch manufacturer - MRC, just to mention a few of his innovative concepts.

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Key Dates
  1. 1975-1980
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    School of Applied Arts in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Training in jewellery making and design.
  2. 1980-1982
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    Initial experience with various watchmaking companies.
  3. 1983-1985
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    Aged 20, he joins OMEGA and then works for TISSOT, before moving to LONGINES.
  4. 1985-1989
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    Designer for LONGINES. He works, among other things, in France and southern European markets, notably on the “Conquest”, “Heritage”, “Francillon”, “Golden Wings” and “Grande Classique” designs.
  5. 1985-1989
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    Creation of the concept for the “RODOLPHE by Longines” collections.
  6. 1989
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    Creation of the independent design studio Rodolphe & Co, in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
  7. 1995
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    RODOLPHE BY RODOLPHE, the first fully independent watch collection.
  8. 1998
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    A watch designed by Rodolphe for the Bovet brand wins the L’Hebdo award for “Watch of the Year 1998”.
  9. 1999
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    Creation and development of the RODOLPHE brand and the company RODOLPHE MONTRES ET BIJOUX.
  10. 2002
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    The RODOLPHE brand enters the world of high-end watchmaking with the “Le Semainier” quadruple calendar model.
  11. 2005
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    Partnership with FRANCK MULLER WATCHLAND. The RODOLPHE brand joins the group that develops 100% Swiss-made products.
  12. 2006
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    The RODOLPHE brand wins the L’Hebdo award for “Watch of the Year 2006”.
  13. 2007
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    Transfer of all RODOLPHE activities to Neuchâtel Place Pury and creation of a concept café and showroom.
  14. 2009
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    End of collaboration with the FRANCK MULLER group.
2010
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Creation of Rodolphedesign SA, an independent watch and jewellery design studio.
2010
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Creation of the MRC, Manufacture Rodolphe Cattin concept.
2010
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Creation of the X-TOUS line, the beginning of a long collaboration between Rodolphedesign studio and the Spanish jewel brand TOUS.
2011
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The beginning of a long collaboration between Rodolphedesign studio and the French watch manufacturer HERBELIN, leader of the French watch market.
2014
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The beginning of a long collaboration between Rodolphedesign studio and ILG society, International Luxury Group.
2015
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Creation of a jewellery collection, following a close collaboration with the Spanish painter and artist RIPOLLÉS.
2020
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Rodolphedesign studio celebrates 10 years of activity. The office moves to the Rue du Môle, closer to the lake and the town center of Neuchâtel.
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key Projects
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MRC Manufacture Rodolphe Cattin Adore tutti frutti - 2010 & MRC Manufacture Rodolphe Cattin Utopia - 2010
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Longines - Rodolphe by Longines - 1985-1994
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MRC Manufacture Rodolphe Cattin Witness - 2010
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Bovet Watch of the year - 1998
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Rodolphe Instinct big Tourbillon 2007 & Rodolphe Instinct chrono 180° - 2007
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Longines Grande Classique 1985-1994
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Movado Rondino stainless - 2005
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Viper by Rodolphe - 2003
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Esprit Houston funky - 2005
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Universal Genève Golden Janus Cabriolet - 1994
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Corum Admiral’s cup legend 42 - 2011
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Rodolphe Instinct 180° watch of the year - 2006
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Bulova - 2003
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Breil Kult - 2003