CHRIST can look back on a long tradition with roots that reach all the way back to 1863. The name of CHRIST has always represented top quality, excellent service, and special jewellery ideas.
1863
Wilhelm Alexander Christ, the last watchmaker to be licensed by the Free Imperial City, founds a jewellery and chronometer trade in the Goethe city of Frankfurt am Main on 25 October.
1874
In 1874, CHRIST moves into the half-timbered “Carlseck” building on the corner of Weißadlergasse and Kleiner Hirschgraben that is to become the company’s headquarters.
1945
Repair receipts from 1946
In spite of the hard times, grandson Friedrich Wilhelm Christ quickly continues the successes of the past. Only six years later, he once again has a large, representative store on Rossmarkt in the heart of Frankfurt.
2013
CHRIST celebrates the company’s 150th anniversary with an entire year of “Moments of Happiness since 1863”, brimming with special promotions, unique experiences, and plenty of excitement.
2019
CHRIST takes over VALMANO to further expand its trend and lifestyle segment while also targeting international markets. VALMANO France is subsequently launched in November 2019, followed by market entries in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden.
2019/ 2020
CHRIST expands its position on the premium market. The BRINCKMANN & LANGE retail brand has been revived and gradually developed since. The first BRINCKMANN & LANGE flagship boutique is scheduled to open in Leipzig in October 2020.
