Revival
There is the passion for Swiss mechanical watches shared by Rolf Bodmer, born in 1957, designer and graphic artist from Zurich, and François Zahnd, born in 1961, watch manufacturer and watch industry expert in the city of Biel. The two watch enthusiasts met at an industry event in the summer of 2015 and decided to revive an old and 
During one year multiple designs and prototypes have been created. In the autumn of 2016, the quintessence of the revival process emerged. A number of 10 models have been presented on a crowdfunding platform and the project succeeded to reach its initial goal. Later that year, the first ever manufactured Votum timepieces from the revival collection, empowered the wrists of their new owners.
History
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In the 70's the headquarters of Votum moved to Hamburg, Germany. During this period the sheer creativity of the brand was emphasized in unique models such as the ''Divimat'' with its integrated inner bezel slide rule operating through an additional crown. This genuine collection is still highly respected among the watch enthusiasts around the world. 
In the 90's the brand had its homecoming. During this period and until the end of the last twentieth century, about 3000 watches had been manufactured.
In 2015, François Zahnd - Owner and CEO of watch manufacturing company
Design
It's the inner beauty that counts. This is exactly true for Votum. Just like a beating heart the balance wheel in a mechanical watch is always moving, driving the wheels and hands. But of course a person's most unique feature is the face. Again, true for Votum as well. No bells and whistles needed on these
Time is our most important treasure. We can't stop it, but we've tried to create it for you as pleasant as possible: consciously, poised and with humbleness. Looking at the dial reading the time will soon feel easy and natural, like a relationship with a good friend. Our watches are companions with a close connection. Their wearers are courteous, have a personality and an eye for beauty.