Dexel, a new manufacture promising a bright future
In November 2019, the foundation stone was celebrated in the presence of Erich Fehr, Mayor of Biel, and Silvia Steidle, his finance director. The opening to staff was on August…
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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…
Swissness: Swiza at the very top
“This is the world’s highest luxury boutique”, confirms Stéphane Linder, CEO of the Kirchhofer Group, one of Switzerland’s leading watch distributors. It’s also the place to find Swiza knives. Joël…
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…
Joray Wyss: the unfindable “concentricity tester”
{Appeared in the “Joray & Wyss 80 years” JSH’s Hors-Série}. A little rummaging in the attics of Joray & Wyss history has yielded a unique machine that will delight vintage…
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…
Audemars Piguet and the Montreux Jazz Festival, already since 2010
This communicational partnership began back in 2010, with the archives, at a time when the major Montreux event seemed impervious to any watchmaking involvement other than its historic sponsor, the…
Elka Watch x Loch Lat, Neuchâtel’s first real whisky and a rare 25-piece collection
A limited edition of 25 pieces celebrates the launch of a rather special collab: Hakim El Kadiri, founder of Elka Watch, has meticulously crafted Loch Lat single malt, the very…
‘WhoAreU’ interview with Kari Voutilainen
My name is Amandine, I am now 13 years old and keen on watchmaking. Since the age of 7, when asked what job I want to do, I answer “watchmaker-designer…
The Cluses mediators, entertainment service
They make the difference at the museum with their multiple roles.Events, workshops and special days. Emilie and Mathilde organize and amuse in an educational way. Charlotte Ollivier / JSH 1876…
Le cadran, par le Dr. Helmut CROTT
The work of a lifetime, the book “Le Cadran” by Dr. Helmut Crott (edited by Joël A. Grandjean), the history of the dial in the 20th century, the prestigious history of the Stern dials and of a family that took over the Patek Philippe brand
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