Fleury Manufacture - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Fleury Manufacture, founded in 2017, is an independent Geneva workshop created by Jean-Marc Fleury; it caters to enthusiasts of independent watchmaking who value tiny production runs, unique pieces and a direct dialogue with the atelier, balancing in-house calibres with clean, restrained design.

Geneva workshop, FM01, and the first ZEN watch

Fleury Manufacture runs as a compact, integrated shop: the FM01 calibre is developed and decorated in Geneva, customization is offered per order, and the team leverages sister company Suisse Précision Composants for parts — a technical backbone designed for very limited series and one-offs. The inaugural “ZEN” watch captures this philosophy, translating the atelier’s approach into a pared-back piece that sets the tone for future models.

FXR-4 and ZEN: waypoints to navigate the range

The current offer revolves around two pillars: the Fleury Manufacture Chronograph FXR-4, a contemporary take on the Lemania 2310 architecture, and the three-hand Fleury Manufacture ZEN, the brand’s first showcase piece. Start by picking your architecture (heritage-based chronograph updated for today, or essential three-hander), then decide on wrist presence and the degree of customization.

• Fleury Manufacture Chronograph FXR-4 — Column-wheel chronograph inspired by Lemania 2310; modern styling (sloped bezel, softly rectangular pushers); built in the atelier.
• Fleury Manufacture ZEN — The brand’s first watch; a manifesto piece with a distilled design that paves the way for future models.

Positioning, prices and reach: high-end independence in measured numbers

Fleury Manufacture sits in the high-end independent space with deliberately low volumes and a distribution model that blends direct relationships with specialist partners — for instance via Watchmakers United — ensuring close control over quality and traceability. The Fleury Manufacture Chronograph FXR-4 lists at CHF 54,800 (steel, excl. tax), while pricing for other pieces is not disclosed, reflecting a commission-led, artisanal setup.

Buyer profile and how to choose

The brand appeals to collectors who prioritize movement architecture and proximity to the makers over wide distribution; those after a characterful chronograph will gravitate to the Fleury Manufacture Chronograph FXR-4 for its modernised Lemania roots, while ZEN suits minimalist daily wear with room for personalisation. In both cases, the draw is the “small team + controlled technical chain,” enabling attentive finishing and case-by-case regulation.

Conclusion

Fleury Manufacture is for those who want an atelier-made watch that reads clearly through coherent design and credible mechanics. The Fleury Manufacture Chronograph FXR-4 is the obvious entry for a chronograph with serious horological content; the Fleury Manufacture ZEN offers a restrained daily option with scope for customization. To align expectations (comfort, precision, legibility) with real-world experience, rely on Dialicious customer reviews before deciding.

(Updated August 2025)