Louis Moinet (1768–1853), the creator of the chronograph, was a French horologist, sculptor and painter who was born into a wealthy farming family in Bourges, France. Today, Louis Moinet is a stand-alone watch company with headquarters in Saint-Blaise, Switzerland. It specialises in making high-end watches using exotic materials and cutting-edge technology, all the while adhering to the principle of limited edition mechanical art. All of Louis Moinet's watches are either one-of-a-kind creations or limited edition pieces.