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The front page of the very first Swiss Watch Journal (Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie, JSH) published in July 1876

Thomas Loosli and Auguste Reymond

{First published February 18, 2017} Auguste Reymond: Thomas Loosli has taken over the company from his father, a private label specialist. The company has the internationally known brand ARSA (Auguste Reymond SA), specialized watches for blind people. His son decided to develop a second label, Auguste Reymond, and was quite successful at it. Very slow progress, but surely. Mechanical movements only. Communication through “musical” values such as jazz, regularly produces…

Ramon Iso, Diamonds, Precious stones and Porsche steering wheels

Featured in Legends magazine. In the night, the only recognisable headlights opposite are those of a Porsche. Ramon Iso has become a prince of gem-setting and diamonds in the heart of Swiss watchmaking excellence, and his eyes are still filled with wonder of childhood. Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Subscription Legends…

Talent: the focus of Matthieu Allegre, designer

In a graduate style study, this watch designer explores the camera to the point of making it a design object. Amongst prototypes from his 3D printer, his drawings and some objects that are dear to him, this camera named “Lumière” catches the eye. It infuses him with his deep gaze, the inspiration of lines and shapes that transcend the passing of time. Some prestigious names on his CV? No comment,…

Pierre Rogé: from CapQua to the first Swiss Electronics Cluster

Once Pierre Rogé, a mechanical engineer, decided to start his own business, he turned to electronics. Echoes of the factories, by JSH. By Joël A. Grandjean JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Publisher & Editor in Chief Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin EPHJ News. Having taken part in the adventure of De Havilland Watches, a brand born from JDC Electronic (manufacturer of portable measuring instruments),…

Rolex Awards, a series of records (2011)

{Published on July 15, 2011} In late 2012, the winners will be revealed at a special ceremony and on the Rolex Award website. Already, in September 2011, the members of the Jury will be revealed. Among them will be scientists, explorers and environmental specialists who will be called upon to decide on the most entries ever. “It is exciting to see so many people formulating projects to improve life on…

Alatron, mural, secretive and omnipresent

The history of this family company can be traced back to the heyday of the Messe Basel, and is still to be found on the most contemporary, trendiest and most popular walls. And even on the walls of factories. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subsribe to JSH As the project's main contractor,…

The SIS CEO, Jean-Yves Chauvy: a border worker in reverse direction

SIS Group employs more than 1,200 people on the first plateau of the French Jura. Its business? Manufacturer of luxury leather goods and bracelets. Interview with a company conductor. Laurent Sage /  JSH® Magazine’s Contributor Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin So easy! The encounter with Jean-Yves Chauvy took place naturally, in Valdahon, in the premises of the Manufacture de Maroquinerie of which he is the…

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Opinion

La Fille de Diamant: A watchmaking thriller by Geneva-based author Olivier Rigot

A must-read! For a Genevan like me, casually meeting a wealth manager at a dinner is nothing unusual—unless that person has just released their latest novel about watchmaking… By Philippe Perret du Cray / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin This finance executive, and here’s where it gets far less ordinary, mentions his passion for watchmaking, having co-founded one…
La Fille de Diamant, un Thriller horloger de l'écrivain genevois Olivier Rigot

“WhoAreU” Interview: Laetitia Hirschy co-founder of Watch Femme

My name is Amandine, I am 11 years old. I am keen on watchmaking and, since the age of 7, when asked what job I want to do, I answer “watchmaker-designer at Bulgari”… In the meantime, I am interviewing people in the sector. By Amandine, the youngest Swiss Watch Passport columnist Portrait Amandine | Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Insta Amandine | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Laetitia Hischy and Amandine:…

Philippe Perret du Cray, aka PPDC

Better known by his diminutive nickname PPDC, Philippe Perret du Cray, General Secretary of the JSH, Archives & Patrimoine association, fell into the watchmaking pot even before the 3rd millennium: watchmaking passion, in all its forms. Pillar of the relaunch of the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH. By Joël A. Grandjean / Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin PPDC advocates performance that he helps to…
portrait PPDC

How Geneva buried its world unique watch museum

{Published on 20 December 2011} Genevanities. At a time when a remarkable watchmaking exhibition was transforming the Rath Museum into a showcase of “Gold and Enamel Treasures” until April 29, 2012 (acquire the catalog), just to finally realize the richness and quality of this exceptional heritage, it is good to reread page 23 of the Memorial of the Sessions of the City Council of the City of Geneva (168th year,…

Positive Coating, visual watchmaking poetry

Ultra-technical expertise sometimes generates poetry… To say that a blue is desaturated, smoky, klein, seram, dove or turquin, is to treat words as if they were raw ore crossed by emotions and polished by real life. Joël Grammson, JSH & Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH) Columnist Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner à JSH Moonboards 2023 Also “this blue of your eyes”, the blues in your heart that turn to slate and cold…

Groh+Ripp: loved by the best in watchmaking

Over the past 20 years, the watchmaking industry has invested a lot of energy in vertical integration. However, even today, it still depends on specialists in many cases, some of whom are based outside Switzerland. One such specialist is the family-owned company Groh & Ripp à Idar-Oberstein. Timm Delfs Loyal journalist at the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH Follow JSH on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP –…

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