Vanguart is an independent Swiss watch manufacturer that has quickly carved a niche in the realm of Haute Horlogerie by blending extreme mechanical complexity with a futuristic, architectural aesthetic. Founded in 2017, the brand is the result of a powerful collaboration between Chairman and Co-Founder Mehmet Koruturk, whose background spans private equity and Formula 1, and a technical team with deep roots in high-end watchmaking. The leadership includes CEO Axel Leuenberger and CTO Jérémy Freléchox—both veterans of Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi (APRP)—and Creative Director Thierry Fischer. This collective expertise, particularly Leuenberger and Freléchox's experience developing complications for industry titans like Richard Mille and Chanel, provides Vanguart with the technical pedigree to execute highly ambitious mechanical concepts.
The brand's philosophy is centered on "forging new realities" and "out of this world watchmaking," focusing on creating timepieces that are not just instruments for telling time but experiential mechanical sculptures. Their design language is characterized by "seamless shapes" and sweeping lines that flow into complex geometries, creating cases and movements that appear to be unitary, organic forms rather than traditional assemblies. This approach allows them to introduce technical and experiential methods to engage with time, prioritizing interaction and visual depth over conventional display methods.
Vanguart’s portfolio is headlined by two major innovations that showcase their technical capability. The brand made its debut with the Black Hole Tourbillon in 2019, a timepiece designed to reinterpret the tourbillon with a gravitational, vortex-like aesthetic. This was followed by the launch of the Orb in 2024, continuing their exploration of avant-garde mechanics. By crafting these highly complex, hand-decorated mechanisms in-house, Vanguart has positioned itself as a distinct voice in independent watchmaking, appealing to collectors who value distinct engineering pedigree alongside modern, aggressive design.