Launching on
OCTOBER 2ND, 2025
From Manufacturers to Creators
Bourlinger was born from two decades in the watch industry, mastering one of the most demanding parts of a timepiece: the case.
For years, we built cases for respected global brands, the part of the watch that must endure everything.
That expertise became our foundation. We knew we could go further, not just building for others but creating for ourselves. Bourlinger was founded with a clear mission: to design high-performance sports watches that combine uncompromising execution, modern aesthetics, and Swiss-made precision.
Built for the New Era of Sports Watches
The Sidekick is our first creation, a watch that reflects who we are and where we come from. Minimalist, powerful, and versatile, it captures the balance between design and performance, created for those who demand more.
The Spirit of Bourlinger
Bourlinger is more than a name, it is our journey turned into a watch. A story of roots, resilience, and the drive to build timepieces that perform.
My name is Carlos Butron, but I grew up being called “Burton.” That name stayed with me, a reminder of who I am and where I come from. Years later, while sailing from La Rochelle to Île de Ré, I heard the word bourlinguer: French for roaming freely, facing the elements, pushing forward no matter the challenge.
Back on land, I joined the two: Bur + bourlinguer = Bourlinger. A name born at sea, forged in movement, carrying with it freedom, strength, and determination.
Together with Ignacio de Alda, a second-generation watchmaker, we set out to build more than watches. We set out to build Bourlinger, a brand that reflects our past as case manufacturers and our future as creators.
That spirit became our mission: to create high-performance sports watches that endure, move with you, and let you own every second.
Purposeful Design
At Bourlinger, design is never decoration. It is intent, function, and performance in perfect balance. Every case, every dial, every strap is created with precision and built with purpose.
Our roots in case manufacturing taught us that the smallest details make the biggest difference. That same discipline drives us today: to create sports watches that feel as good as they look, that are versatile yet uncompromising, minimalist yet full of character.
The Sidekick is proof of that vision, a timepiece engineered for the demands of modern life, designed to match your pace, and built to perform.