Solvil et Titus
Stelux Holdings · Switzerland
Solvil et Titus is a watch brand with Swiss roots, founded by Paul Ditisheim in La Chaux-de-Fonds and now based in Hong Kong as part of Stelux Holdings. It is one of the best known watch brands in East Asia.
| Founder | Paul Ditisheim |
|---|---|
| Origin | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Parent | Stelux Holdings |
| Website | solvil-et-titus.com |
What is Solvil et Titus?
Solvil et Titus is a watch brand that originated in Switzerland and is now headquartered in Hong Kong. It belongs to Stelux Holdings, the Hong Kong group whose businesses include watch retail.
History
The company traces its origins to the watchmaker Paul Ditisheim in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in the late nineteenth century. It was later based in Geneva under Paul Bernard Vogel. From the 1970s the brand expanded into East Asia from Hong Kong, and its Asian operations and brands were sold to Hong Kong entrepreneur Joseph Wong, bringing them into the Stelux group.
Products and positioning
The company's activities have included:
- Watches
- Jewellery
- Electronic timekeeping systems
Solvil et Titus is positioned as an accessible watch brand built on Swiss heritage, and became one of the most popular watch names in East Asia.
Why it matters
Solvil et Titus shows how a Swiss watch name could be repositioned and scaled for Asian consumers under Hong Kong ownership, combining European heritage with regional retail reach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solvil et Titus a Swiss brand?
Solvil et Titus was founded in Switzerland by Paul Ditisheim and is now headquartered in Hong Kong as part of Stelux Holdings.
Who owns Solvil et Titus?
The brand is part of Stelux Holdings, the Hong Kong group associated with entrepreneur Joseph Wong.