Sébastien Chaulmontet

entrepreneur

Sébastien Chaulmontet is an innovative watchmaker and the founder of the brand Albishorn. With a background as the Chief Innovation Officer at Sellita, he launched his own line of watches that embraces a unique concept called 'Imaginary Vintage,' featuring retro designs that never existed but are technically plausible for their time. Despite a promising start with sales primarily in the U.S., Chaulmontet faces significant challenges due to a recent 39% tariff imposed by the U.S. government, which has severely impacted his direct-to-consumer business model. His dedication to crafting distinctive, high-quality timepieces reflects his passion for horology, though he now contemplates stepping back from the American market amidst the unfavorable conditions.