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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Audemars Piguet Buys Majority Stake In Swiss Watch Component Maker Inhotec

Audemars Piguet acquires a majority stake in Swiss watch component maker Inhotec, securing its supply chain strength while maintaining the company's independence under founder Alexandre Eme.

  • Inhotec has supplied precision parts to Audemars Piguet for years.

  • The company also serves other leading Swiss watch brands.

  • Audemars Piguet will provide financial and strategic support.


Independent Operations Continue
  • Inhotec will keep running under its own name.

  • The factory will continue serving current and new clients.

Leadership Stays in Place

  • Founder Alexandre Eme, who started Inhotec in 2011, will retain a significant minority stake.

  • He will remain CEO and chairman.

Why This Matters to You

  • This move helps Audemars Piguet secure its supply chain.

  • It supports the wider Swiss watchmaking industry.

  • For watch buyers, it could mean more stable production and quality control.

If you collect watches, would you value knowing your timepiece comes from a brand that invests in its own manufacturing partners?

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