1996 Christian and his mother Simone Bédat found BEDAT & Co.1975 Simone Bédat and Raymond Weil join forces in creating the Raymond Weil brand. In 1995, Simone Bédat decides to sell her 24% stake to Mr. Raymond Weil. She leaves the company in July 1996 along with her son Christian, who joined the firm in 1990 and served in various capacities, culminating in a post as Art Director.1997 Basel. They present their first collections at the Basel Show: No 3, No 7. Ref. 304 and Ref. 314 are an immediate success and are still the best-selling models to this day.1998 BEDAT & Co are sold in Switzerland and in the United States.2000 December 8th. Gucci Group acquires 85% of BEDAT & Co and incorporates the company into Gucci Group Watches. It is now 100% owned by the Gucci Group.2003 Launch of the No 1 collection.2004 Launch of the No 8 collection.2006 Departure of the founders.2007 BEDAT & Co celebrates its 10th birthday and launches the exclusive Bedat & Co CONFIDENTIAL concierge service in partnership with Quintessentially, the leader in this field.2008 Launch of the No 2 collection. Launch of the e-boutique: BEDAT & Co becomes the first Swiss luxury watch company to open its official online boutique.