Arsène Lippens - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Arsène Lippens is a watch brand founded in 2023 in Geneva (Switzerland) by Dries Lippens (CEO) and Stijn Woestenborghs (co-founder), together with a third partner named Alberto (surname not publicly disclosed). The company focuses on Swiss-Made watches with a strong “community” angle: personalization via engravings, colors and markings for clubs, charities, companies or affinity groups, wrapped in a neo-classical design geared toward everyday stories and shared identity.

Community personalisation and shared identity

The project’s core is to craft pieces that express belonging — dedicated engravings, specific colorways, customized casebacks — so the object becomes a medium for collective memory; the watch turns into a symbol of lived stories and bonds within a community. Partnerships exemplify this course (sports clubs, charities, clothing brands), with a B2B/B2C approach mixing limited runs and dedicated orders aligned with each group’s identity.

Visionario, Scheletrato, Numerico: lines and purposes

The catalogue revolves around clearly differentiated neo-vintage families: a 1940s/50s-styled “Visionario” chronograph, a more demonstrative skeletonised “Scheletrato,” and a quartz “Numerico” with classical cues; each line embraces its own playground — from mechanical time-keeping to celebratory pieces — without sacrificing legibility.

• Arsène Lippens Visionario — Swiss-Made chronographs with tri-stepped cases, pump pushers and calibrated scales, launched via campaigns and pre-orders; observed entry price of 1,650 CHF at launch windows. Certain references are stated to use the La Joux-Perret L113 movement.
• Arsène Lippens Scheletrato — Skeleton chronograph (Valjoux 7750), limited editions (e.g., 30 pieces) born from collaborations, with a communicated price of 3,640 CHF for a specific series.
• Arsène Lippens Numerico — Quartz three-hander with classical design (Breguet numerals, leaf hands), announced as “coming soon” in the range.

Geneva, Swiss Made and manufacturing partners

The company (Sàrl) is based in Geneva with Swiss assembly and a network of industrial partners for cases, dials and movements; the value chain couples brand-led design with Swiss execution under an identified workshop lead. Some references communicate the use of La Joux-Perret L113, while others rely on proven chronograph bases (Valjoux 7750). The Geneva address and Swiss-Made nature are public, as is the emphasis on the chief watchmaker “Martial.” 

Pricing, distribution and collaborations (Kickstarter & clubs)

Distribution blends the official site, pre-sales and community partnerships (golf, charity, fashion); the observed bandwidth runs from roughly 1,650 CHF (Visionario at launch) to 3,640 CHF (limited Scheletrato), depending on channel and series. One-off collaborations (e.g., Forget About Me) shape small high-identity runs, while dedicated pages showcase club projects (Golf Club Courmayeur, charitable initiatives, etc.).

Conclusion

Arsène Lippens addresses collectives seeking a signifying watch — a legible Swiss-Made object that seals a bond (team milestone, event memento, club pride). Its identity rests on vintage-filtered styling under a contemporary lens, on controlled personalisation, and on compact, focused lines. To choose, start from context (expressive mechanical chrono, celebratory skeleton piece, classic three-hander), then dial in your preferred level of personalisation (engravings, colors, markings). Finally, to judge real-world comfort and legibility across variants, consult Dialicious customer reviews to weigh design, readability and everyday wear.

(Updated September 2025)