The unfortunate and untimely death of owner René Beyer last year at the age of 61 shocked many in the industry. We covered the brand’s museum collection with René Beyer in 2018, where he took us through his family’s relationship not just with Patek Philippe but also with Rolex, George Daniels, and others. Beyer was a true watch lover.
With his passing, control of the company went to his sister, Muriel Zahn-Beyer. But, as with the death of Jörg Bucherer in 2023, neither Beyer nor his sister had any heirs, leading to speculation that a sale could be imminent, akin to Rolex’s acquisition of the Bucherer retailer network. As it turns out, the framework for this change was put in place years ago.
Mark Kauzlarich
2026-03-31 12:54:00