The house
88 Rue du Rhone was an independent Swiss-made watch brand launched in 2012 by Elie and Pierre Bernheim. The founders were grandsons of Raymond Weil. The company was declared bankrupt in November 2016 and was no longer in business by 2020.
The facts do not name a current owner or specific models.
What it was
88 Rue du Rhone made Swiss-made watches. Elie and Pierre Bernheim launched the independent brand in 2012.
Its record identifies horology as its industry, but does not list particular collections, calibres, or references.
On the wrist
The supplied record does not name watch models, case sizes, movements, or water-resistance figures for 88 Rue du Rhone.
The brand was based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Getting started
There is no current setup or buying process in the facts. The company was declared bankrupt in November 2016 and was no longer in business by 2020.
The record does not state who owns the brand today or where watches can be bought.
Strengths
The brand has a clear Swiss origin and a recorded launch year. Its founders were grandsons of Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil.
Its headquarters were in La Chaux-de-Fonds, though the facts give no further production detail.
Catches
88 Rue du Rhone was no longer operating by 2020 after bankruptcy proceedings began in 2016.
The available record does not provide current ownership, model names, specifications, or an active sales channel.
Pricing
No watch prices are included in the supplied facts.
Who it suits
- Readers tracing independent Swiss watch brands
- Historical research on the Raymond Weil family
Who should look elsewhere
- You need a current brand with watches for sale
- You want model, movement, or case specifications
Worth knowing
- Swiss-made watch brand launched in 2012
- Launched by Elie and Pierre Bernheim
- Founders were grandsons of Raymond Weil
Before you buy
- No longer in business by 2020
- Declared bankrupt in November 2016
- Current owner is not identified
- No models or specifications are listed
The short of it
88 Rue du Rhone has a short, documented history: an independent Swiss brand started in 2012 by two descendants of Raymond Weil. That history ends with bankruptcy in November 2016 and no business operating by 2020. Readers researching the name can place it in La Chaux-de-Fonds and understand its Swiss-made positioning, but the record does not support a model-by-model guide, current ownership details, or purchase advice. Treat it as a historical brand entry rather than a current buying option.
What buyers ask
Where was 88 Rue du Rhone headquartered?
Its headquarters were in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
When did 88 Rue du Rhone start?
Elie and Pierre Bernheim launched the brand in 2012.
Who founded 88 Rue du Rhone?
The founders were Elie and Pierre Bernheim, grandsons of Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil.
Is 88 Rue du Rhone still operating?
No. The watchmaker was no longer in business by 2020 after being declared bankrupt in November 2016.
What watches did 88 Rue du Rhone make?
The record describes Swiss-made watches but does not name collections, models, calibres, or specifications.
Where can I find other Swiss watch houses?
The supplied record does not identify a directory of other Swiss watch houses.
