THE PRESTIGE
St-Imier, a municipality in the Bernese Jura in Switzerland, the village traces its roots back to the year 884 A.D. By the late 18th century, it became home to some of the largest Swiss watch brands, including EXCELSIOR PARK Excelsior. By the early 20th century, the brand was a pioneer of the chronograph, producing 32 different movements by 1922.
The brand became a significant Swiss watch manufacturer, producing chronographs and stopwatches for science and sports.. They also provided movements for renowned Swiss brands like Zenith, Girard-perre-gaux, Gallet and Certina.
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TIMELESS ELEGANCE
The new Exselsior Park EP 884-SI draws inspiration from the brand’s historic models to create a collection that embodies the heritage of Excelsior Park and Swiss watchmaking, with contemporary execution. This watch is part of Excelsior Park’s unwavering heritage and draws its inspiration from one of the brand’s exceptional three-hand models.
The EP 884-SI watch is a tribute to the brand’s place of origin and the year the Jura village was founded. This timepiece presents a visual symphony that embodies Excelsior Park’s unwavering commitment to a prestigious tradition, reflecting the brand’s core values. It invites enthusiasts to participate in a legacy that transcends history, telling a story of craftsmanship, heritage and timeless elegance.
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THE PICTURESQUE ST-IMIER
The EP 884-SI from Excelsior Park comprises 6 distinct models, all in finely polished and brushed 38mm 316L stainless steel cases. These are three-hand, time-only watches, available in a contemporary, elegant collection designed to enhance anyone’s style. Dials range from ivory enamel with blued hands, to black enamel dials with polished steel or yellow gold-plated numerals and hour markers. Different strap options are also available, including a sophisticated rice bead bracelet and textured black or brown leather straps.
DESERVING OF RECOGNITION
Founded in 1873 by Charles Alfred and Aimé Auguste Hahn, Landeron specialized in small calibers for ladies’ watches before becoming a founding member of Ebauches SA in 1925. Taking advantage of the First World War, Landeron became one of Switzerland’s leading suppliers of ébauches, supplying many Swiss watchmakers with column-wheel chronographs.
3D CRAFTED DEPTH
The Swiss company Landeron, founded by Charles Alfred and Aimé Auguste Hahn in 1873, is renowned for popularizing Swiss chronographs. Initially specializing in small calibers for ladies’ watches, it became a founding member of the Swiss state-supported Ebauches SA in 1925. Landeron has become one of the leading suppliers of chronograph ébauches in Switzerland, with the Landeron 48 as the basis for all their chronograph movements.
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The similarities between Excelsior Park and Landeron are undeniable. Both companies were pioneers in their own way, bringing the esteemed chronograph to the world. Today, the watch and movement maker come together in the Excelsior Park EP 884-SI, powered by the Landeron L21 Swiss manual caliber, a movement that combines sophistication and practicality. With a classic design, a thickness of just 9.45 mm and a power reserve of around 40 hours, the EP 884-SI embodies the Swiss heritage of traditional watchmaking. It proves that elegance can be affordable and elevate your style. With meticulous attention to detail, this new reference is a true work of art.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EP 884-SI COLLECTION
DIAMETER :
THICKNESS :
LUG TO LUG :
38 MM
9.45 MM
46.20 MM
BRACELET :
MOVEMENT :
OPEN CASE BACK
20 MM
LANDERON L21 MANUAL WINDING
REVIEWS
PRESS & CUSTOMER
Given the attention to detail that Praesidus has put into this Dirty Dozen-inspired model, it feels like a very fair deal.
Balanced, elegant, and surprisingly artful for a piece of military-issued field equipment.
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DISCOVER THE HERITAGE OF EXCELSIOR PARK
Excelsior Park honors its prestigious past by manufacturing its watches with the same craftsmanship. We are proud of our tradition of quality and excellence, and of our use of advanced skills and technologies. This combination gives Excelsior Park a unique timelessness, allowing it to look to the future while remaining rooted in the past.
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