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Alain Silberstein, a trained architect with no formal watchmaking background, presented his first designs at Baselworld in 1987 and formally established his eponymous brand in Besançon, France — historically the capital of French watchmaking — by 1990. Where the Swiss watch industry of the era favoured muted colours and classical dials, Silberstein introduced primary red, blue and yellow accents, Bauhaus-inspired geometric shapes on hands and crowns, and complications like the tourbillon presented with an openly playful design language. He became known as the "enfant terrible" of horology and one of the founding figures of what collectors now call independent design watchmaking.
The brand ceased production in 2012 following financial difficulties, and Silberstein has since collaborated on limited-edition pieces with MB&F, Romain Jerome and, since 2019, Louis Erard — but the original Alain Silberstein watches from 1990–2012 exist only on the pre-owned market.
At WATCHOYSTER, we carry a selection of certified pre-owned Alain Silberstein watches inspected in Switzerland. Every piece has been physically examined by our in-house certified watchmaker, verified against The Watch Register, and documented before listing. What you see reflects the actual condition of the watch, with no exceptions.
Because the original brand is no longer in production, every Alain Silberstein watch available today is by definition a vintage or pre-owned piece — there is no new alternative. This makes verified condition and authenticity especially important: buying from a verified dealer in Switzerland means every piece has been assessed for movement accuracy, case condition, and dial integrity before listing. Our 12-month warranty applies to every watch in our catalogue, and our 14-day return policy covers any case where the watch does not correspond to its description.
All Alain Silberstein watches in our catalogue are available for immediate purchase with worldwide insured delivery. Standard delivery across Switzerland takes 2 to 3 business days. For clients who prefer to inspect the watch in person before completing the purchase, our appointment-only lounge in the Geneva Free Zone is available by prior arrangement.
0% financing is available on selected pre-owned Alain Silberstein references for clients based in Switzerland, with terms from 3 to 24 months, no interest and no administrative fees. The full purchase price is divided into equal monthly instalments, with a minimum first payment of 25%. A decision takes under three minutes at checkout, with no documentation required beyond standard order information.