Dodane was founded in 1857 by Alphonse Dodane and his father-in-law François-Xavier Joubert in La Rasse, a village on the French-Swiss border, making it one of the oldest watch manufactures in France. The company relocated to Besançon in 1929 and became the principal supplier of onboard aviation chronographs to the French Air Force, developing the Type 20 and Type 21 chronographs to strict military specifications — accuracy within eight seconds a day, at least 35 hours of power reserve, and a flyback function for fighter pilots. Around 5,000 of these military chronographs were produced between 1954 and 1994, distributed under the Dodane name and several allied brands, before the original company closed. Cédric Dodane, a descendant of the founding family, revived the house as Dodane 1857 in the early 2000s, continuing the Type 21 tradition with modern movements.
Explore our selection of Dodane watches, presented with detailed descriptions and real photographs. Every timepiece undergoes a thorough authenticity and condition inspection by our certified watchmaker before shipment, including verification against The Watch Register.
Based in Geneva since 2021, WATCHOYSTER combines professional watch expertise, transparent service and a commitment to authenticity.
Every watch includes 24 months of Official Brand Service Coverage. Eligible repairs are performed at authorised brand service centres, with approved costs covered by us.
All Dodane watches listed on our website are physically available for purchase, with fully insured worldwide delivery. Delivery typically takes 4–7 business days, depending on the watch and destination. Individual estimated delivery dates are displayed on each product page.
Personal collection at our Geneva office is available by appointment after purchase.
Our 14-day return policy covers material discrepancies between the watch and its description or photographs.
Flexible financing options are available for eligible customers, subject to the terms and approval of our financing partners. Available options and conditions are presented during checkout.
