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Watchers

Watchers, formerly Torres Distribuição, was founded in 1994. Today, it has exclusive distribution and representation for some of the best watch and jewelry houses. With a global vision, over the decades, it has been a national reference in the high-end watchmaking market. Through AutoQuartzo, we also provide watch and jewelry repair services, ensuring high-quality after-sales customer service.

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Our History

We are a brand with history, discover our journey through the world of fine watchmaking and jewelry.

1994

Pedro Torres, fourth generation of Torres Joalheiros, founds Torres Distribuição with the support of other partners. The main objective is to make the new company a reference in the field of watchmaking representation in Portugal.

1996

Beginning of Jaeger-LeCoultre representation.

1998

Beginning of Franck Muller representation.

1999

First Jaeger-LeCoultre watchmaking course aimed at Portuguese journalists, followed by several others aimed not only at the national press but also at collectors of the brand.

2000

Launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Arte Portuguesa collection, with the presentation of a Reverso personalized by Júlio Pomar. Part of the proceeds from the sale of the watch went to Casa do Artista. This project grew, with the launch of limited editions customized by more artists: Paula Rego (2002), Manuel Cargaleiro (2001), José de Guimarães (2003) and Julião Sarmento (2011).

2001

Launch of the limited series Franck Muller Benfica, the first in a series of series by the brand dedicated to the world of Portuguese football.
Opening of Company One, publisher of Espiral do Tempo. With the intention of investing in quality publications dedicated to the world of watchmaking.

2002

Celebration of Franck Muller's 10th anniversary in Lisbon, with the launch of the special edition Long Island 10th Anniversary.

2004

Release of the ed. limited Franck Muller F.C. Porto/ Pinto da Costa.
Launch of the Fortis Pilot 201 "Falcões” – F-16, the first of a set of series dedicated to the Portuguese aviation forces.
Launch of the limited edition Raymond Weil Don Giovanni Fado 100 years, with an event that brought together Carlos do Carmo, Ana Sofia Varela, Camané and Mafalda Arnauth.

2005

Launch of the limited edition Fortis Fragata Corte Real, Fortis' first connection with the Portuguese Navy.
Homage to Carlos Paredes, with the limited edition Parsifal Carlos Paredes by Raymond Weil. The clock was customized at the bottom with a replica of a work specially created by Júlio Pomar.

2006

Launch of the limited edition Franck Muller Sporting 100, in celebration of the centenary of Sporting Clube de Portugal. The watch stood out in particular for its green gold case, developed exclusively for this edition.
Launch of the limited edition Raymond Weil Carlos do Carmo.

2007

Sponsorship action for the restoration of the clock on the Rua Augusta arch, in a project with Jaeger-LeCoultre and the former IGESPAR. As part of this initiative, the limited edition Reverso Squadra Augusta was also launched, in addition to the book Tempo e Poder.

2008

Release of the ed. special Franck Muller Pride of Portugal, consisting of three different watches, whose ebony case was designed exclusively by the Ricardo Espírito Santo Foundation. The presentation was made at an event at the Belém Tower, on the day that Franck Muller celebrated his 50th birthday.
Death of founder Pedro Torres. Beginning of a new cycle for the company with the fifth generation of the Torres family.

2009

Launch of the limited edition Franck Muller Special One, dedicated to José Mourinho.
In an initiative by Ourivesaria Camanga, the first limited edition Jaeger-LeCoultre Renascer takes place, in homage to Angola, complemented by the first Watchers event in Angola.
Start of representation of Cvstos Genève.

2010

Launch of the Conquistador SL Benfica, which came to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Benfica's first victory in the European Champion Clubs' Cup.
Watchers participates in the centennial celebration of its sister company Torres Joalheiros. Hundreds of friends, collectors and those interested in watchmaking attended watchmaking courses, fashion shows and themed dinners for a week.

2011

Carminho is announced as a friend of Raymond Weil in Portugal.

2012

Launch of the limited edition Franck Muller CR7.
Start of Jaeger-LeCoultre's official partnership with the Lisbon and Estoril Film Festival, offering the winner of the ‘Best Film’ category a personalized Reverso.

2013

Beginning of Messika Joaillerie representation.

2014

Start of Oris representation. Opening of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique in the Jewellery Towers on Avenida da Liberdade, in Lisbon.

2015

Opening of the first personalized Franck Muller lounge in Portugal at Torres Joalheiros on Avenida da Liberdade, which stands out for its display table, directly inspired by the brand's watchmaking creations.

2016

Oris – Portuguese Sea photo giveaway, with the support of the Portuguese edition of National Geographic and Espiral do Tempo.

2017

Beginning of Bell & Ross representation.
Beginning of Junghans representation.

2018

Launch of the limited series Oris Big Crown TAP Heritage that celebrates TAP's 73-year history and marks a moment of change in the company's history – the new and modern fleet of A320neo and A330neo aircraft.

2019

Launch of Franck Muller Atlântico in partnership with Vista Alegre at its Museum in Ílhavo.
Launch of the limited edition Raymond Weil Tony Carreira - Celebration of 30 Years dedicated to Women and Music. Part of the sales went to the Portuguese Association for Support of Women with Breast Cancer (APAMCM).

2020

Watchers was born as a natural evolution of the project started 26 years ago by Pedro Torres. Watchers positions itself as a pioneering company in relationships built with its business partners, combining market experience with a unique business model in the sector.

2021

Limited Edition Junghans Sporting CP National Champions 2020-2021.
Limited Edition Franck Muller Sporting CP Remember 115.

2022

Limited Edition Raymond Weil Toccata Centenary TAAS as part of the celebrations of the Centenary of the South Atlantic Air Crossing. Limited Edition Graham Centenary TAAS as part of the celebrations of the Centenary of the South Atlantic Air Crossing.

2023

Opening of the first Oris Pop-Up store in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon. Joalheria Pimenta, a store belonging to the Torres Joalheiros Group, was chosen for its exclusive location on the iconic Rua Augusta. The Pop-Up featured numerous events, which combined the world of Oris with different universes, with the help of partners such as AutoQuartzo, Esporão and Clarins.

2024

Launch of the limited edition Junghans Meister S Sporting CP national champion 2023/2024.
Launch of the limited edition Franck Muller Vanguard Sporting CP National Champion 23/24.
Franck Muller becomes Sporting CP's Official Timekeeper for the 24/25 and 25/26 seasons.

Other Group Brands

Our group is made up of brands that complement each other, with the aim of providing the best possible service to our customers.

For more than two decades, Espiral do Tempo has been a means of sharing and promoting watchmaking culture. In fact, for Espiral do Tempo, the world of watchmaking is a gateway to other worlds. We speak of the beautiful, the inspiring and the excellent; of technique and design. We're talking watches, people, trends, stories and more. This way of looking at watchmaking comes to life through a magazine, a website and meetings with enthusiasts and collectors. In addition to being a reference, the Espiral do Tempo project is a meeting point for those who love watches, but also a starting point for new perspectives. Because clocks, people and time always have a lot to tell.

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AutoQuartzo believes that every watch and piece of jewelry has a story to tell. The goal is to preserve the history and passion of each watch and piece of jewelry that enters the studio. This is how they began this journey more than 20 years ago, always focused on being the main national reference in watch and jewelry repair in Portugal. AutoQuartzo is officially certified by Rolex, Bell & Ross, Cartier, Chopard, Cvstos, Franck Muller, Girard-Perregaux, Graham, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Junghans, Montblanc, Oris, Panerai, Raymond Weil, TAG Heuer and Tudor.

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