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Daniel JeanRichard-dit-Bressel

Daniel JeanRichard-dit-Bressel

1665 or 72-1741
Swiss clockmaker.
Born in Bressels.
Set up shop in Le Locle as of 1705.
Probably served his apprenticeship in the goldsmith trade.
Self-taught clockmaker.
Pioneer of the development of clockmaking in the region of Neuchâtel:

  • Founder of the establishment (watch assembly factory).
  • Invented clockmaking machines and tools.

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