Michel Herbelin

The history of Herbelin began in 1947 in Charquemont, at the heart of the French Jura mountains. Passionate about precision mechanics, Michel Herbelin opened his first workshop on the top floor of his family home and began creating elegant, reliable French watches designed to last. Still independent and family-owned, the Maison continues its watchmaking heritage through sporting, classical and feminine collections conceived and assembled in its historic Franche-Comté workshops.

Yes, Michel Herbelin and Herbelin refer to the same French watchmaking Maison. After initially selling his watches under the name “Impec”, the founder officially created the Michel Herbelin brand in 1965. In 2022, to mark its 75th anniversary, the Maison modernised its identity and adopted the shorter name HERBELIN. Searches for Michel Herbelin watches and Herbelin watches therefore refer to creations from the same watch brand.

Herbelin watches are designed, hand-assembled, adjusted and inspected in the Maison’s historic workshops in Charquemont, Franche-Comté. Faithful to its French roots, Herbelin works with carefully selected French and Swiss partners, notably using Swiss movements in its timepieces. Each Herbelin watch therefore combines French elegance, traditional craftsmanship and Franco-Swiss watchmaking expertise.

Choosing a Herbelin watch means choosing a French timepiece combining distinctive design, careful craftsmanship and accessible pricing. The Maison offers automatic, mechanical and quartz watches powered by movements selected from established Swiss manufacturers. From the sporty Cap Camarat and Newport collections to the refined Inspiration, Epsilon and Antarès lines, each collection expresses a distinctive personality while preserving the elegance associated with Herbelin.

The Maison’s emblematic collections include the Herbelin Newport, inspired by the nautical world, and the Cap Camarat, defined by its architectural sport-chic design. The Antarès collection is renowned for its interchangeable straps, while the Inspiration and Epsilon lines offer a more classical and timeless elegance. Herbelin also proposes the Trophy, City, Art Déco, Octogône, Fil and Ve Avenue collections.

Created in 1988, the Herbelin Newport has become one of the Maison’s most recognisable signatures. Its design draws inspiration from the portholes of transatlantic sailing ships and the nautical world, with a distinctive bezel and a crown frequently decorated with a marine wheel. The collection includes automatic and quartz watches, chronographs, GMT models, diving watches and slimmer creations designed for both men’s and women’s wrists.

The Herbelin Cap Camarat stands out through its sport-chic design, inspired by a creation from the Maison’s late-1960s watchmaking heritage. Its sculpted case, bezel punctuated by visible screws and integrated bracelet give it a contemporary and immediately recognisable appearance. Available in round or square versions with automatic or quartz movements, the collection also includes chronographs, GMT watches and diving models.

The warranty provided with a Herbelin watch depends on the movement, model and conditions applicable at the time of purchase. Lepage product pages generally indicate two years of coverage for quartz watches and three years for mechanical or automatic watches. Herbelin may also offer an extended international warranty for eligible timepieces, subject to registration and the conditions stated on the official Herbelin website. Purchasing from an authorised retailer guarantees that the watch is authentic and supplied with the appropriate warranty documents.

As an authorised Herbelin retailer, Lepage guarantees the authenticity of every watch and the application of the corresponding international warranty. By exploring the Herbelin universe at Lepage, you benefit from an extensive selection of men’s and women’s watches, personalised advice from our watch experts, secure payment and attentive assistance before and after your purchase.

You can purchase your Herbelin watch online at lepage.fr, an authorised retailer of the French Maison. Discover the Newport, Cap Camarat, Antarès, Inspiration and Epsilon collections online. You can also contact the Lepage boutiques to enquire about the availability of a model and receive personalised advice from our specialists.