Franc vila, the unlikely watchmaker

In 2015, watchmaking company Franc Vila celebrates its tenth birthday. So it makes sense on this occasion to look back on the history of its creator, which might also give us some clues as to what to expect from the brand moving forward.In many ways, the story of Franc Vila is an unlikely one. Born in Valencia, in the eastern part of Spain, no one would have bet that Franc Vila would end up making news in the watchmaking world. That kind of bet would have good odds, for instance, if he was born in the rolling hills around Neuchatel, Switzerland. But surely not by hailing from the Mediterranean heat of the Iberian Peninsula.During his early years, Franc Vila was a product of his environment. His native region was known for its craftsmen, but they were far removed from watches. Rather, they specialized in porcelain and leather works. After studying science, art and philosophy, Vila naturally turned to working in the preparation of the high-end leather goods.

In 2015, watchmaking company Franc Vila celebrates its tenth birthday. So it makes sense on this occasion to look back on the history of its creator, which might also give us some clues as to what to expect from the brand moving forward.In many ways, the story of Franc Vila is an unlikely one. Born in Valencia, in the eastern part of Spain, no one would have bet that Franc Vila would end up making news in the watchmaking world. That kind of bet would have good odds, for instance, if he was born in the rolling hills around Neuchatel, Switzerland. But surely not by hailing from the Mediterranean heat of the Iberian Peninsula.

In 2015, watchmaking company Franc Vila celebrates its tenth birthday. So it makes sense on this occasion to look back on the history of its creator, which might also give us some clues as to what to expect from the brand moving forward.In many ways, the story of Franc Vila is an unlikely one. Born in Valencia, in the eastern part of Spain, no one would have bet that Franc Vila would end up making news in the watchmaking world. That kind of bet would have good odds, for instance, if he was born in the rolling hills around Neuchatel, Switzerland. But surely not by hailing from the Mediterranean heat of the Iberian Peninsula.During his early years, Franc Vila was a product of his environment. His native region was known for its craftsmen, but they were far removed from watches. Rather, they specialized in porcelain and leather works. After studying science, art and philosophy, Vila naturally turned to working in the preparation of the high-end leather goods.