Press coverage

Teddy Baldassarre

"France-based Hegid has been one of the more interesting brand concepts we’ve seen in recent years."

Financial Times

"Hegid, whose watches use a patented modular design based around swappable case shapes, describes its approach as dressmaking for watches".

WatchGecko

"The concept behind this watch is genuinely brilliant. [...] The EVOL system, paired with high-spec movements and quality cases feels refined and thoughtful."

WatchTime

"In practice, the EVOL system not only works smoothly, but the way that it is constructed also oozes quality and a keen eye for details."

Le Figaro

"All capsules in the Hegid collections will now be equipped with this Specimen FE-01 Caliber."

Europastar

"The Parisian brand celebrates a major milestone with the unveiling of its new calibre, set to power all capsules in its collections moving forward. It is proudly manufactured in France."

New York Times

"Henrick Gauché and his two partners decided to create a watch brand that would give power back to consumers, and that is how Hegid was born."

Hodinkee

“The magnificent renaissance of the French watchmaking industry.”

Kommersant

"Hegid offers a concept of modular watches that can change their appearance over time, according to the wishes of their owner."

Hypebeast

"Hegid brings Daft Punk aesthetic to limited edition Celeste"

ABlogToWatch

"A watch system like this has never been attempted to this degree and with this level of refinement."

Fratello

"Hegid offers you the possibility to swap dials and cases around, using the brand’s proprietary modular technology."

BFM Business

"The French Horology Maison Hegid offers customizable, luxury, Made in France timepieces."

Les Rhabilleurs

“[Hegid] brings an innovation and a number of patents. The possibility of changing the case in a flash by isolating the movement/dial ‘capsule’ opens up a whole new world of possibilities.”

Time to talk

"Hegid, the French modular watch."

Barron's

"What if your watch could change up its look as easily as you change your clothes? That’s the idea behind Hegid’s EVOL system that allows wearers to pair various case styles and straps with a central capsule housing the movement and dial."

Forbes

“Hegid, a rising French Maison, has invented a new complication for mechanical watchmaking and is changing the way luxury watches are worn.”

Deployant

"Hegid watches have a unique proposition which blends the French sense of style and fashion with practical engineering to offer a watch which can transform itself and adapt to many environments."

Time + Tide

"Imagine being able to have your favourite black or blue dial, and choose an angular sports case on a Tuesday before swapping to a classic round case for the Saturday dinner party. Well, the entire Hegid collection offers exactly this possibility with its new EVOL system."

ATimelyPerspective

"This watch also becomes the sustainable choice because it can actually last a lifetime, no matter how your own style evolves.  As its name of the interchangeable Evol™ system suggests, the idea is all about evolution."

Le Point

"Hegid is now known for its versatile timepieces, described by their designers as “evolutionary and retro-futuristic.” In fact, they can be easily transformed in a matter of seconds to suit any occasion or mood."