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

Valérien Jaquet from Concepto Manufacture: “premises enlargements and records”

The monumental antique clock that greets the visitor announces the tone. Without however revealing the topicality: an extension of more than 1800 square metres and a Bulgari record that is a buzz around the world. Read this in printed form in the Swiss watchmaking journal, JSH 1876 (EPHJ). Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch ‘s contributor Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP –…

The Gaia awarded Antoine Simonin has passed away

In 2025, he would have celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of his Gaïa Award. The “Great Watchmaker” has decided otherwise… Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Condolences… Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscription JSH Time is your Legacy and your Legacy is beyond Time The same year Antoine Simonin…

The Starrag Bumotec that seduces Felix Baumgartner

Upstairs, there is the showroom for the high-end automotive brand Lamborghini. On the lower first floor, the Swiss subsidiary of the Niru Group is machining components for the jewelry and watchmaking industries. This is Starrag’s Bumotec s191V manufacturing center. By Henri-Maxime Khedoud, Journalist Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Link between the achieved watch and the machine This workshop performs in the luxury sector, in…

Dexel, fostering intuitive ingenuity

With a team of 120 “Innovation Craftsmen” at his side, Dexel founder Elio Granito dedicates his life as an innovator to making the complexity of his buckles and clasps invisible and easy to use… Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s Editor in Chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – JSH’s Subscription The Dexel watchmaking manufacture is famous for its ingenious and intuitive buckles…

Manufacto, the magic owl

I saw on social networks an ‘eye‘ on a dial. Almost disturbing, inquisitive, confusing… Didn’t he have a more soothing visual? Philippe Jacquin-Ravot, miniature artist and master enameller, a supporting member of the JSH Magazine family. A loyal follower with an active and prescriptive attitude. As a result, this former graduate of the Beaux-Arts in Lyon, a defender of handmade and unique creations, has gratified me with his galloping imagination…

Watchmaking cutlery began in Neuchâtel, at Les Halles

The ‘terroir’ approaches are made for getting along, and so are those that combine craftsmanship. Watchmaking and cutlery, cousins and accomplices. In Neuchâtel, Place des Halles, a knife that’s creating a buzz and… the Watch Cafés. To kick things off! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – JSH’s Subscription If you look at this full-handled “Laguiole en…

Stéphane Cornioley, watch dials and virtuosities

Since the age of 5, he who became administrative manager of “Les Cadraniers de Genève SA” has been blowing on a flute. Then a clarinet, and finally a saxophone. But his dream was to dabble with the microphone, and to be a Rock singer. Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Editor in Chief & Publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin…

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SSC Journée d’Etudes: expresso avec Michele Fazzone

Comme le veulent les statuts de cette vénérable société fondée en 1924 et dont le journal suisse d’horlogerie JSH fut l’organe officiel durant plusieurs décennies, la présidence change chaque trois ans. Rencontre avec le président sortant. Joël A. Grandjean, Rédacteur en chef JSH & Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH) Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner à JSH Interview parue dans le Hors-Série du journal suisse d’horlogerie JSH entièrement dédié à la SSC Michel Fazzone annoncera…

Hats off, Christian Wipfli! Time To Watches moves to Villa Sarasin

Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 April 2025: the ticket office for the Time To Watches exhibition is open! Behind this ever-growing event, organizer Christian Wipfli. His relationship to time and duration? He lends himself to the game of “Time Matters,” an interview bordering on being intrusive. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow JSH on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribe…

2010: the facial oscillating rotor, already invented in 1995…!

In March 2008, bloghorloger.ch tracked down patent No. CH 685363, issued on 30 November 1995 and relating to the first self-winding timepiece with a facial rotor (not to be confused with the Perrelet double-rotor). The technical study and production of an initial functional prototype were entrusted to watchmaker Jean-Claude Nicolet (winner of the first Gaïa prize in 1993, renowned for his watchmaking innovations) by Eric M. Grandjean, a well-known figure…

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…

Moonswatch, Nick Hayek’s true master stroke revealed

With the recently launched Moonswatch operation, Nick Hayek has achieved a “double strike” success while being the first in the watchmaking industry to provide a solution to ” recover ” the staggering revenues that kept slipping out of his hands. Let me explain… Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s editor in chief & publisher Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin In the…

Rossella Baldi, dossier: “Everywhere, archives treasures…”

In the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH Magazine  she wrote an authoritative and enlightening article on archives and databases. An in-depth piece, which highlights both the academic approach to archives and the author’s personal expertise as the ex curator of the Musée international d’horlogerie’s study centre. To read, download and keep. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Publisher & Editor in chief  Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook…

Neuchâtel: case of poison-pen letters in swiss watchmaking community

The man*, former co-founder of a high-end brand, CEO in sight, has confessed. Several criminal complaints have been filed and he has just been sentenced. The charges are extremely serious. In Neuchatel, there is relief. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH & Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH)’s Editor in chief Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner à JSH JSH® Magazine SubscriptionIllustration image unrelated to topic: "The Raven" jewel created by the designer byKarinEHe was heard, brought to…

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