A guide published in 1766 states that Daniel JeanRichard was born in 1665 in the hamlet of Les Bressel, halfway between La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle. He saw a watch for the first time when he was 15, a piece brought back by a horse trader from England which was no longer working. Known for his skill, Daniel studied and repaired it and then made one like it. One year later he created his very first watch. He subsequently was called on to work on other pieces, orders were placed and his workshop was set up. This figure is considered to be a founder of the watchmaking industry in the Neuchâtel region at the end of the 18th century and a pioneer in training. He is credited with the invention of new machinery and tools in the Neuchâtel Jura and with organising what is known as "establissage", i.e. the founding of the watch assembly workshops. His name still figures as one of the major personalities in Swiss watchmaking, representing the industrial development of a region. 1681 He creates his first watch, and the first to be manufactured in the region.1741 Death of Daniel JeanRichard.1988 Luigi Macaluso, Chairman of the Sowind group, takes over the Daniel JeanRichard brand, now set up in Le Brassus.2002 Mr Macaluso decides to change the name in a move to modernise the brand: Daniel JeanRichard becomes JEANRICHARD.2004 A major turning point for the brand with the launch of the in-house movement JR1000, the fruit of over five years research and development. Designed to accommodate several complications easily, the JR1000 calibre can be supplemented by various modules providing virtually unlimited functions. The first in-house JR1000 movement is presented in a new case, also an in-house production - the Paramount. The Watch Tools and Machinery Museum opens its doors in the same year on the ground floor of the JEANRICHARD "Villa".2005 The brand pays tribute to Daniel JeanRichard 340 years after his birth with a new manufactured case: the Bressel 1665.2006 Presentation of a complication with a linear power reserve.2007 The brand sets off on a new sporting adventure - a partnership with the legendary motorbike manufacturer, MV Agusta. At the same time, JEANRICHARD launches its square hour complication and the 2TimeZones model.2008 JEANRICHARD breaks new ground with the launch of the Sport Diverscope and Chronoscope pieces in injected rubber.2009 Presentation of the Tourbillon Paramount with linear power reserve and signing of the partnership with Giacomo Agostini, the greatest motorbiking legend the world has ever known.