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

Altair Consulting’s Gelsight magic gel

In handheld mode, the Gelsight is a surface scanner for capturing surface shapes. Already used by the MIT, American scientific police forces and high-tech industries such as ballistic engineering, Gelsight’s 3D renderings are now tackling the watchmaking industry. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Editor in Chief & Publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Fabriques Echo published in the Journal suisse d’horlogerie…

From concept to production: AB, as in Aurélien Bouchet

ABConcept and ABProduct: nothing in the two company names hints at the vast space in which over 14 trades are carried on, the impressive fleet of machinery and the sudden appearance, on a detour during the visit, of the largest 3D printer on the market. An interview with Aurélien Bouchet while waiting to visit him at EPHJ 2021 in September. Joël A. Grandjean / Editor-in-Chief of JSH® Magazine, for EPHJ…

The prestigious Gaïa Award 2025 goes to Helmut Crott

“History, Research” category. Unique en son genre, le Prix Gaïa, surnommé le “Nobel de l’horlogerie“, The unique Prix Gaïa aka the “Nobel Prize of watchmaking, honours the very best: those contributing to the reputation of watchmaking, its history, its technology or its industry. Written by MIH, the Musée International d’Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin | Subscribe to JSH Gaïa 2025, read…

Miki Eleta’s mechanical universe

Artists like Miki Eleta are defying the limits of the imagination. In 2022, the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH devoted a double-page spread to him, which he discovered the following year when he was exhibiting in the space devoted to the AHCI, of which he is a member. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – JSH’s…

A historic TV moment: Rolex boss filmed and interviewed

Media premiere: Jean-Frédéric Dufour speaks on behalf of Rolex on the TV evening news! Thanks to his report on Georges Dubois, an almost 103-year-old watchmaker who worked with Hans Wilsdorf, TV journalist Nicolas Rossé has just achieved the unthinkable! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Suivre sur Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – JSH’s suscription Pictures ©screenshots | @JSH1876-News It’s all part…

JSH in 1893: Dennison and the watch industry in the United States

In 1894, 18 years after its foundation, the “Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie” JSH published an overview of the American watchmaking industry. At this time of new customs threats and the rebirth of the Dennison brand, these historical pages are a delight to turn. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribion Aron-L. Dennison had the honour…

Jürgensen 250 years by Dr. Helmut Crott

Till November 4, 2023. These outstanding timepieces are not for sale! They are on display in an ephemeral exhibition at the La Réserve Hotel in Geneva, right in the hubbub of its Phillips auctions. Mythical timepieces patiently collected by Dr. Helmut Crott, an expert collector and father-founder of watch auctions. The finest connoisseur of this Danish dynasty with roots in Le Locle. By Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine &…

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Decease of Jean-Pierre Hagmann, father of the Star Caliber

An unreplaceable page has just been turned, a crucial chapter has ended. Fortunately, he began to be recognized during his lifetime, and the inevitable tributes to come will add their share of eternity. Rest in peace, Jean-Pierre. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow JSH on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribe to JSH Humble gratitude On the stage of the…

Textual story. Narrative of a historical sheet, the Neprosolar

Up to 2025, I’m back! Rescued from a trip to the dump, along with thousands of other small sheets belonging to a fascinating archive, I survived the Basel Fair! My year was 1976. What was my matter? The Neprosolar, one of the very first solar watches. Back to the future! Textual Strory: Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH…

Tempus Fugit: the horological anti-procrastination booster

“So creepy!” That was my first reaction to this first timepiece capable of indicating a “life expectancy reserve.” But when I realised that Dominique Renaud and Julien Tixier are the ones behind this Latin name, I got convinced… By Philippe Perret du Cray / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Partner Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Well, good for me! Because time is inexorably…

EPHJ 2019: Singer 100 years with a book

“Few are aware of the amount of skill and ability that goes on in the silence of the workshops,” explains Jean-Claude Engisch, father of Joris, the current director of Singer dials, in the 100th anniversary book . Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribe to JSH With a preface by the undisputed Walter von…

LVMH Group: the Arnault children in control

What if Julien Tornare (photo below), the current CEO of Zenith, were to take over the management of TAG Heuer vacated by the departure for Bulgari of the almost thirty-year-old Frédéric Arnault, the second youngest son of Bernard Arnault? Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’ Editor & Chief, Publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin This rumor is swirling. It comes from…

The hidden face of columnist Joël Grammson

Music drove him to journalism: Joël Grammson knew he would become a singer, and he gave himself the means to do so. Since he didn’t know anyone in showbiz, and since he lived at the time a long way from the French-speaking capital through which every career had to be built, he started interviewing artists, so he might learn from them. With his eyes wide open, his microphone outstretched, and…

History of watch design: an espresso with Xavier Perrenoud

Three never-before-seen images in this 2013 interview: as part of a research project for ECAL, the University of Art and Design in Lausanne, the founder of Atelier XJC, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, explores his profession’s roots. Interview by Joël A. Grandjean JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Publisher & Editor in chief Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Xavier Perrenoud, un designer référence, aussi dans le domaine…

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Eric Othenin-Girard, RIP!

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