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After five decades spent shaping the pinnacle of modern watchmaking, Jean-Claude Biver—one of the industry’s most influential visionaries—has embarked on a remarkable new chapter with his son, Pierre Biver. In 2023, the pair introduced Biver, a house devoted to uncompromising craftsmanship, expressive artistry, and a future-focused vision of haute horlogerie. More than a namesake brand, Biver represents a generational dialogue: Jean-Claude’s legendary instinct for innovation paired with Pierre’s contemporary perspective. Together, they are creating timepieces defined by depth, soul, and an approach to watchmaking that pushes the craft forward while honoring its most time-honored traditions.
Material Good is proud to serve as the exclusive U.S. retail partner for Biver, bringing these extraordinary timepieces to collectors who value rarity, mastery, and the enduring spirit of independent Swiss watchmaking.
Every Biver timepiece is defined by an uncompromising devotion to detail. Each surface, angle, and component—down to those hidden deep within the movement—is shaped and finished entirely by hand, giving every watch a distinct artistic presence. The design language is distinctly neoclassical, rooted in the most revered traditions of Swiss horology yet expressed with a clean, modern sensibility.
Crafted from precious and semi-precious materials and built around highly complex complications, each Biver watch demands hundreds of hours of work from master watchmakers. Production is deliberately limited, with only a small number of pieces completed each year—each one the result of an intensely meticulous, time-honored process. These timepieces stand among the rarest in contemporary watchmaking, sought after by collectors who value true scarcity and uncompromising craftsmanship.
"It is the very essence of time that we strive to capture and embody in our creations."
The Automatique is the purest expression of Biver’s design philosophy—an elegant study in proportion, craftsmanship, and modern Swiss watchmaking. Its 39 mm profile and slim 10 mm thickness reflect a neoclassical aesthetic: timeless in form and meticulously hand-finished. At its core is the calibre JCB-003, a 22k gold micro-rotor movement engineered as the brand’s technical foundation. Every bridge, bevel, and surface is finished by hand, with an architecture designed to catch light through polished edges and refined anglage. Understated on the wrist, the Automatique reveals remarkable depth upon closer inspection.
As the collection evolves, the Automatique becomes a canvas for Biver’s finest handwork—from natural stone and precious-metal dials to guilloché and grand feu enamel. Each variation demands exceptional skill and countless hours of craft, resulting in production that remains intentionally limited.
Refined, precise, and uncompromising, the Automatique anchors the Biver collection and embodies the brand’s enduring commitment to artistry and excellence.
“At the heart of our watchmaking philosophy beats an unwavering commitment to reaching the pinnacle of the watchmaking art.”
A watch is defined not just by its mechanics but by the soul it embodies. Our master watchmakers dedicate themselves daily to infusing this essence into each creation. At Biver, our mission is to master the invisible. Our watchmakers ingrain each timepiece with a distinct soul by meticulously perfecting every detail, visible and hidden alike. This unwavering attention to the unseen aspects ensures that every creation resonates with its own unique essence. Biver watches are not only marvels of precision but also vessels of emotion. Every timepiece that emerges from our workshop is a testament to the past, a reflection of the present, and a glimpse into the future—a true embodiment of timelessness.
Jean-Claude Biver
Co-Founder
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“At the heart of our watchmaking philosophy beats an unwavering commitment to reaching the pinnacle of the watchmaking art.”
A watch is defined not just by its mechanics but by the soul it embodies. Our master watchmakers dedicate themselves daily to infusing this essence into each creation. At Biver, our mission is to master the invisible. Our watchmakers ingrain each timepiece with a distinct soul by meticulously perfecting every detail, visible and hidden alike. This unwavering attention to the unseen aspects ensures that every creation resonates with its own unique essence. Biver watches are not only marvels of precision but also vessels of emotion. Every timepiece that emerges from our workshop is a testament to the past, a reflection of the present, and a glimpse into the future—a true embodiment of timelessness.
Jean-Claude Biver
Co-Founder
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