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

In the midst of the Festival, “Emmanuelle Welfelé, enamel and miniature painting”

Festival Suisse d’Horlogerie 2025: because she almost always “liked” my posts on Linkedin and Instagram, she deserved to be featured in the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH. Thanks to the third edition of this now unmissable event, I finally got to meet her in person! Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s editor in chief & publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin…

Mad auction: Derek Pratt’s Oval Pocket Watch sold for 3 millions

Phillips Reloaded, record! This unique, historic No.1 platinum pocket tourbillon by Derek Pratt for Urban Jürgensen und Sønner had even the most discerning collectors in a frenzy. The watch, estimated at CHF 1 million, was part of the fascinating and secret collection of world expert Helmut Crott. A name now worth its weight in gold! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook…

An open access watchmaking encyclopedia, Chronospedia

In Lyon, François Simon-Fustier, one of the fondators, has trained 16 learners and has received about 200 interns. His ambition: saving heritage and preserving history. Charlotte Ollivier / JSH 1876 News’s journalist Insta Ch. O | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | JSH’s subscription First, restoration of clocks and buildings. He realized how bad is the documentation and how late it is. The creation of watches is mainly taught. He decides to take…

Code 41, the irritating lessons giver: false gurus are out!

Unashamedly spitting in the soup that has fed you? A former watch designer for brands that have added some prestige to his CV, Claudio d’Amore, founder of Code 41, exists by calling others bandits.    By Joël A. Grandjean, Editor in Chief JSH Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport   In “It’s going to get out” mode, the designer turns himself into a community builder and, to get there faster, kicks…

“WhoAreU” Interview: Bergeon CEO Vladimir Zennaro

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 Who are you at…

WWF targets India’s wrists

{Published on September 22, 2008, bloghorloger.ch} India is turning to the green: Titan, the Indian manufacturer affiliated to Tata Holding, has just signed an agreement with the WWF to manufacture watches with dials depicting five protected animals in India. Proceeds from the sale of these models, which are on the market for between CHF 50.00 and 110.00 (or 2,000 to 4,500 rupees), will go to the association’s fund.

2023 Geneva Grand Prix: a crown for independents!

Sven Andersen didn’t make the podium with his rather sober “Jumping Hours Rising Sun Edition” in platinum, but shared the Jury’s special prize with Vincent Calabrese: in 2025, their baby AHCI (Academy of Independent Creators Watchmaking) will be 40 years old! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – S’abonner à JSH 2023 award listLet’s start…

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EPHJ, the first physical Watch Exhibition of 2021

Postponed! From September 14 to 17, 2021, the EPHJ exhibition will take place at Palexpo Geneva. More than 800 exhibitors are expecting nearly 20,000 visitors! Hope for the post COVID era is rising again in the most impacted ranks of the watchmaking industry and its terroirs.   By Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Editor in Chief   Founded by André Colard and Olivier Saenger, the EPHJ…

Figaro newspaper article: watchmaking, a world day?

The concept of a “World Watchmaking Day” is in the headlines thanks to a brand new article in Le Figaro. It reminds me of this topic posted on October 10, 2020 at 10:10 (!!!) on the bloghorloger.ch (now Swiss Watch Passport). Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s editor in chief & publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin 2025 update: new launch!Without…

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 –…

Pierre Amstutz, Swiss watchmaking is in mourning

Sad news: Pierre Amstutz passed away suddenly on 2023 November 10th, in his 55th year. Director of the Geneva School of Watchmaking since September 2009, he was about to celebrate the school’s 200th anniversary in 2024, after having orchestrated its move to the brand-new Tourbillon complex in Plan-Les-Ouates. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP –…

‘WhoAreU’ interview: Jean-Christophe Babin, Bulgari Group’s CEO

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”… By Amandine, the youngest Swiss Watch Passport columnist Portrait Amandine | Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Insta Amandine | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Who are you at the office? At the office, I’m a bit like a…

Short Supply Routes? Overview with the FH President, Jean-Daniel Pasche

{Published in the JSH Special Issue ‘Short Supply Routes’} As the term industrial begins to flourish with common names related to recycling, environmental ethics and carbon footprint measurement, the question of standardisation or regulation arises… Interview. Interview by Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Publisher & Editor in Chief Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Not everyone can write the word…

Dave-W. Grandjean, writer in secret

He arrived home, opened his bag and said, “It’s for you! It’s a detective book with a special dedication that tears at my eyes. “Sur La Trace Des Diamants Perdus” is “his” book! My son is an author! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Following on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribe to JSH Order the bookAn author with an assumed…

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