Delma

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Delma is a luxury watch company based in Lengnau, Switzerland, founded by the brothers Adolf and Albert Gilomen in 1924.[1]

History[change | change source]

The Gilomen brothers originally registered four brands: Thuya, Midland, Delma and Gil. Thuya served as the company’s name, and the other brands were used for watch models. The Delma brand name first appeared on watches in 1933. It was established as the company’s name in 1966 with the company take over by Ulrich Wüthrich and Fritz Fankhauser. In 1996 Ulrich Wüthrich's son-in-law, Fred Leibundgut, entered the company and took over as President and CEO.[1][2]

Delma Watch Ltd.
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryWatch manufacturing
PredecessorUlrich Wüthrich
Founded1924
FounderAdolf Gilomen & Albert Gilomen
SuccessorFred Leibundgut
Headquarters
Lengnau
,
Switzerland
Key people
Adolf Gilomen, Albert Gilomen, Ulrich Wüthrich, Fred Leibundgut
ProductsWristwatches, Pocket watches
Websitewww.delma.ch

Collections[change | change source]

  • Delma watches are divided into five subsections: Racing, Diver, Dress and Ladies.[3]


Marketing[change | change source]

In 2016, Delma entered a partnership with the IMOCA 60 as Official Timer of the Transat New York to Vendée.[5]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Delma: History". www.delma.ch. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  2. *. "Swisstime - DELMA". www.swisstime.ch. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-04-13. {{cite web}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  3. "Delma: Swiss Made watches * since 1924". www.delma.ch. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "SHELL STAR AUTOMATIC by Delma". www.europastar.com. Retrieved 2018-04-20.[permanent dead link]
  5. "Races of the IMOCA Ocean Masters World Championship". Imoca Ocean Masters. Archived from the original on 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2018-04-13.

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