2. D E S I G N - D E V E L O P M E N T - P R O D U C T I O N
A designer by training and a Fine Arts School
graduate, Jean Muller began his career as a stylist for
an international watchmaking group.
He then opted for freedom and adventure by launching
the BUGATTI watch brand in the 1980s, independently
managing this daring project from design right through
to worldwide distribution of collections.
For the past 15 years, Jean Muller has been discreetly
cooperating with the great names in Swiss watchmaking
and French jewellery-making.
In keeping with the finest traditions of haute horlogerie,
the company cultivates the perfect balance between
a hand-craftsmanship approach and industrial
innovation, associating technical mastery with original
jewellery creativity. Three-fold activity in design,
development and production ensures great flexibility in
creating precious jewellery and watches.
This expertise is expressed through cooperation
with brands such as Chopard, Girard Perregaux,
Guy Ellia, Leviev, Richard Mille, TAG Heuer and
The British Masters. Other brands have requested
not be mentioned for reasons of confidentiality.
3. D E S I G N - D E V E L O P M E N T - P R O D U C T I O N
From design through to customer service management,
the Muller companies offers its clients a comprehensive
range of services.
Watches & jewellery:
- Design creation
(on existing models or new product)
- Study & development, realistic 3D rendering
- Production and setting
Associating a brand with the Muller experience means
securing a guarantee of knowledge and competence
dedicated to haute horlogerie products.
Based on an idea or on a particular positioning, we
advise and accompany you in giving shape to your
projects.
• Watchmaking
Complicated watches: tourbillon,
perpetual calendar, large date, pocket-watches,
jewelry watches, table clocks....
• Jewellery: Ladies and Mens'
Rings, necklaces, earrings, cuff-watches, bracelets...
Cuff-links, signet rings, wedding rings…
Material : platinum, gold (18 ct), titanium, carbon,
stainless steel.
4. D E S I G N - D E V E L O P M E N T - P R O D U C T I O N
Design & Development
A number of valuable assets at your disposal: artistic
and industrial training and education, a knowledge
of gemmology, skills in two and three-dimensional
design software, and well-established experience in
the field of watchmaking.
The success of a product depends on a subtle
alchemist's blend of compliance with technical
constraints, judicious aesthetic choices and
a justified price.
The sketches are then modelled in 3D. These
computer-generated images enable fast approval
of the design and concept by circumventing
the expensive and lengthy prototype stage.
This technique guarantees the flexibility and speed
of the subsequent production process.
Production
Mastery of both traditional crafts and state-of-the-
art technologies enables it to meet demand for one-
of-a-kind models, limited or medium-sized series
while providing the assurance of extremely stringent
quality control exercised at each stage.
5. D E S I G N - D E V E L O P M E N T - P R O D U C T I O N
Jewellery
This activity calls for a broad range of talents:
a sense of shapes and volumes, as well as
a knowledge of drawing, arts and gemmology,
and technical mastery.
The finest talents stemming from the most
demanding training backgrounds, thereby
guaranteeing the excellence of each step in
production and finishing.
Patience, meticulous care, dexterity and creativity
ensure high-quality gem-setting: invisible, grain,
claw, rail, snow setting…
Awards
In 2000: INPI Innovation Trophy
In 2005: 3rd
Prize, Deloitte Technology Fast 50
In 2006: Gazelle 2005 Award from the French Ministry of SMEs, commerce,
trade and liberal professions
6. Besançon (F)
Le Locle (CH)
20 rue Francis Clerc - F-25000 BESANÇON
Tel. +33 (0)3 81 480 572
Fax +33 (0)3 81 527 378
Contact: Véronique Muller (vmuller@jean-muller.com)
www.jean-muller.com
ULLERMJoaillerie - HorlogerieDESIGN - DEVELOPMENT - PRODUCTION