Azimuth was founded in 2003 by Christopher Long, a mechanical engineer, and Alvin Lye, both from Singapore, who met as teenagers frequenting the same pre-owned watch shop. Their first collection, Militare-1, launched in 2004 with the Bombardier model and found an early cult following in Denmark before the founders relocated the entire operation to Neuchâtel, Switzerland — a region long synonymous with Swiss watchmaking. Since then, Azimuth has built its reputation on unconventional case designs built around genuine mechanical movements, typically modified Swiss ETA or Unitas calibres: the robot-faced Mr. Roboto with its jump-hour "eyes," the tonneau-cased SP-1 "Spaceship," and the counter-rotating hour hand of the Back in Time series.
At WATCHOYSTER, we carry a selection of certified pre-owned Azimuth 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.
Azimuth combines genuine Swiss-made mechanical movements with case designs unlike anything from the established Swiss houses, offering a distinctive alternative at a fraction of the price of comparable independent complications. The pre-owned market gives access to early Militare-1 and Mr. Roboto references from the brand's cult years. Buying a certified second-hand Azimuth from a verified dealer in Switzerland means every piece has been assessed for movement accuracy, case condition and mechanism function 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 Azimuth 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.
Financing is available on selected pre-owned Azimuth 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.
