Swiss watch brand from Bern: the “947” watch model in titanium, produced locally and sustainably
Bärner Zytfabrik GmbH
Unterdorfstrasse 5, CH-3072 OstermundigenNew on Amplifa
About Bantiger Uhr
Bantiger Uhr is a watch brand of Bärner Zytfabrik GmbH, based in Ostermundigen near Bern. The company manufactures the “947” watch model 100% in Switzerland in accordance with the criteria of the Swiss Made label; the first collection is limited to 160 watches. The grade 5 titanium cases – partly from recycled sources – are formed using 100% renewable energy. The straps are made of sturgeon leather (Swiss fish leather), tanned from skins discarded by the sturgeon breeding operation at Tropenhaus Frutigen at the Zeller tannery in Steffisburg and processed in Sabina Brägger's atelier. Mother-of-pearl and exotic leathers such as alligator or snake leather are avoided. In sales, the company focuses on custom design on request, behind-the-scenes events for groups, and partnerships, including as official timekeeper of the Swiss Poker Series. Since 2025, Bantiger Uhr has supported PluSport, the umbrella organization of Swiss disabled sports, annually.
- Site
- CH-3072 Ostermundigen
- Processes
- Watch production (Swiss Made), Forming of titanium parts with 100% renewable energy, Manufacture of leather straps (Sabina Brägger atelier), Custom watch design on request, Behind-the-scenes events/tours (8–12 participants, approx. 1 hour)
- Materials
- Titanium Grade 5 (cases, partly recycled), Sturgeon leather (Swiss fish leather, Zeller tannery Steffisburg), No mother-of-pearl processed, No exotic leathers (alligator/snake leather) processed, Titanium Grade 5, Sturgeon leather (Swiss fish leather)
- Certificates
- Swiss Made (label criteria)
- Industries
- Watches/luxury goods, B2C end consumers
- 01
Forming of titanium parts (100% renewable energy)
- 02
Manufacture of sturgeon leather straps (Sabina Brägger atelier)
- 03
Watch assembly, Swiss Made
Materials & Processes
Titanium Grade 5
Case material with high strength, low density, biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, partly from recycled sources.
Sturgeon leather (Swiss fish leather)
Naturally brown strap leather from the Tropenhaus Frutigen sturgeon breeding operation, tanned at the Zeller tannery in Steffisburg.
Sites
Unterdorfstrasse 5, CH-3072 Ostermundigen
CHHead office/Administration
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch production (Swiss Made)Assembly | – | – | – | 160 watches | Titanium (Grade 5), Sturgeon leather |
| Forming of titanium parts with 100% renewable energyForming | – | – | – | – | Titanium (Grade 5) |
| Manufacture of leather straps (Sabina Brägger atelier)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Sturgeon leather (Swiss fish leather) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Every watch component meets the criteria of the “Swiss Made” label; rigorous testing procedures accompany production.
| Evidence | Ostermundigen |
|---|---|
| Swiss Made (label criteria) |
History
Founding of the Bantiger Uhr watch brand by Nuno Lüthi and Sandra Lüthi (year not specified)
- 2025
Start of support for PluSport (Swiss disabled sports) with an annual donation