RÉMI MAILLAT
FOUNDER & WATCHMAKER
KRAYON
“I enjoy diving, free diving, and snorkelling, and the very best moments are during the exact sunrise or sunset. One day, I was too early, and while waiting for the sun to rise, I dreamt about a watch that would calculate the exact sunrise and sunset time. And nearly ten years later, Everywhere was a dream come true.”
Rémi Maillat is a French independent watchmaker and founder of Krayon, a brand known for its groundbreaking approach to complications. Rémi’s engineering background is rooted in his education at the Centre Professionnel du Littoral Neuchâtelois, focusing on automation engineering in 2002 and a specialisation in microtechnology, specifically watchmaking from He-Arc Ingenierie in 2008. His entry into watchmaking saw him working with major Swiss brands before deciding to create his own watches, driven by a desire to explore the limits of horological mechanics.
Krayon gained international recognition in 2017 with the release of the Everywhere watch, which can calculate sunrise and sunset times for any location on Earth. This impressive complication, developed entirely by Rémi, demonstrated his ability to combine high-level engineering with practical functionality. The watch’s success brought Krayon into the spotlight as a brand pushing the boundaries of what mechanical watches can achieve.
Rémi’s work is defined by a passion for precision and innovation. His ability to create complex movements that are user-friendly yet mechanically advanced sets him apart in the field of independent watchmaking. Through Krayon, Rémi continues to challenge conventional horology, focusing on functional complications that offer a unique appeal to enthusiasts.
GPHG 2018
Innovation Prize
Everywhere Horizon
GPHG 2022
Calendar & Astronomy Watch Prize
Anywhere
GPHG 2018
Innovation Prize
Everywhere Horizon
GPHG 2022
Calendar & Astronomy Watch Prize
Anywhere