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Legends & Myths, the Universal and the Spoiled Child

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

5 October 2024

{Published in JSH 01-2020} Today, my Universal and I are in our 70s… It has never needed a repair or inspection service, and continues to tick off the hours without delay. It seems to me that this watch must be dreaming of a younger owner. Here’s its story… Kenan Tegin, Collector, co-founder of Montres Passion…

Publisher Watchprint releases two ‘Rolex Cosmograph Daytona’ volumes

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

25 October 2024

After the success of 2014’s ‘Moonwatch Only‘, the Swiss publishing company is once again publishing its two authors Anthony Marquié and Grégoire Rossier: two books on the legendary Rolex model written with the expert involvement of author Tiffany To. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow JSH on Linkedin – Facebook…

JSH magazine at Bucherer Paris: ultimate luxury according to Coralie

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

7 April 2022

During a very select talk-breakfast in the pre-owned watches area of Bucherer Paris, on April 12, 2022, Coralie Omgba invites Joël A. Grandjean, the editor-in-chief of the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH. The program, in partnership with Watchmaking Tools Art, focuses on passion investing… Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch reporter journalist Suivre sur…

Amr Sindi aka “The Horophile”

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

17 October 2023

Behind “The Horophile” and his now famous playful rabbit lurks the hybrid Amr Sindi, one of the web’s most impactful influencers. Above all, a “quasi-brand” synonymous with passion, authenticity and genuineness. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH & Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH)’s Editor in chief Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner à JSH What makes him special? Unashamedly expressing his own…

Elka Watch x Loch Lat, Neuchâtel’s first real whisky and a rare 25-piece collection

Asha Shaniah Gibson

31 October 2024

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 first Neuchatel real whisky. A sélection of Shaniah Asha Gibson / @TRP, Public Relations Cabinet & Joël A. Grandjean Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | JSH’s Subscription Watch &…

Journalist Charlotte Ollivier joins the JSH 1876’s editorial team

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

3 August 2024

Journalist, Japanese and English speaking, she is a writer from Alsace and would like to move there thanks to work opportunities. She is part of the JSH swiss horological jounrnal’s redaction, and of the bilingual magazine about watchmaking, Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH). Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Linkedin –…

The COSC establishes a new standard in Swiss chronometry

Asha Shaniah Gibson

14 February 2026

“Today, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ISO 3159 standard, the COSC opens a new chapter, one that looks firmly toward the future” according to the official press release issued on 12 February 2026. The ‘COSC Excellence Chronometer’ has now been launched. A Shaniah Asha Gibson’s selection / @TRP, Cabinet d’écritures et…

Major watch maker Henri Grandjean back to life thanks to after-sales service

Public Relations @TRP Cabinet

21 February 2024

The Association “Henri Grandjean, Valeurs & Héritage” has achieved a premiere: by assigning the after-sales service of a bygone brand to one of the 21st century’s most talented watchmaker-restorers, The organization enshrines a major 18th-century watchmaker’s legacy. @TRP, Textes & Relations, Production, Writings and influence consultancy Follow on Facebook & Instagram Communiqué de PressePress ReleaseToday’s…

Diamonds are girls’ best friends

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

5 April 2024

The setter Shant Ghouchian welcomed our columnist Amandine and her friend into his JWS workshop with a radiant smile, indicative of an artisan who loves what he does and enjoys sharing it. Back in June 2023, JSH was already announcing the creation of this academy, slated to open in mid-2024. Now that the Académie de…

Dr. Helmut Crott: Horological auctions owe him their hundreds of millions

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

16 April 2021

Although less well known than Antiquorum founder Osvaldo Patrizzi, expert collector Dr. Helmut Crott is, like Patrizzi, the forerunner of worldwide watch auctions. We owe him the first thematic auction dedicated exclusively to A. Lange & Söhne. It was in Germany, in Munich. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch editor in chief Follow me…

How she fell in love with the AstroLUNA by Vicenterra*

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

7 May 2021

There are women who ask you for the moon and pout when you bring them Mars. There are women who never ask you for anything and to whom you would like to offer everything: the sun, the moon and even a little more. Or, in the meantime, the latest AstroLUNA from Vicenterra… By Joël A.…

Joray Wyss: the unfindable “concentricity tester”

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

1 January 2025

{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 collectors worldwide. By Ollivier Broto, Expert Columnist / 1876 News Agency for Swiss Watch Passport & JSH Magazine Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook…

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

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

7 July 2022

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 &…

The Swiss press reveals Amandine to the masses

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

21 June 2023

Amandine, the world’s youngest watch columnist, whose “WhoAreU” interviews are published on Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH) online magazine, is on the cover of the 20 Minutes national media. She is also featured in the latest issue of JSH Magazine. By Joël A. Grandjean JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Publisher and Editor in Chief…

‘WhoAreU’ interview with Philippe Delhotal, creative director at Hermès Horloger

Amandine

22 October 2023

My name is Amandine, I am 12 years old and keen on watchmaking. Since the age of 7, when asked what job I want to do, I answer “watchmaker-designer at Bulgari”… In the meantime, I interview people in the industry. Let’s see today who is Hermès Horloger creative director, Philippe Delhotal. By Amandine, the youngest…

Ramadan and watchmaking, major complications?

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

5 April 2022

Have a good Ramadan to our Muslim friends around the world, from April 1 to May 1! So why is the date different every year? Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, maestro of horological complications, is exploring perpetual times. An article from the JSH Magazine. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch Editor in Chief Follow us on Linkedin –…

Micromechanics, a bright future for bar turners

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

25 May 2023

Being young and in charge of a machine that’ s worth a million francs? It’s possible after training as a bar turner! Here in Tramelan, everything blends perfectly, just like the forests and waterways that are the very origin of bar turning and cutting. A little trip to the AFDT association… By Joël A. Grandjean…

Textual story. Narrative of a historical sheet, the Neprosolar

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

3 July 2025

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,…

Historic rediscovery: Henri Grandjean Observatory Tourbillon

Public Relations @TRP Cabinet

2 November 2025

Mentioned in a reference book devoted to the Tourbillon, Henri Grandjean’s “El Cronometro Torbellino” was a star attraction at the 1872 National Exhibition in Lima. It definitively links the name of the great Le Locle watchmaker Henri Grandjean to the Tourbillon complication. 2025-1015_Henri-Grandjean-Cie_Tourbillon-historique_v9_GB_MR A Shaniah Asha Gibson’s selection / @TRP, Writings & Influences Cabinet Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta…

LVMH acquires stake in watch movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret

Asha Shaniah Gibson

12 November 2025

Alongside this minority shareholding in the capital of the renowned La Chaux-de-Fonds-based movement manufacturer, a strategic commercial agreement has been signed to offer new production and innovation capabilities to all LVMH group watchmakers. A Shaniah Asha Gibson’s selection / @TRP, Cabinet d’écritures et d’influence Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner à JSH Read the interview with CEO Jean-Claude…

Amazing: it was Louis Moinet who invented the chronograph!

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

13 October 2015

March 21, 2013 (first posted). Incredible! Imagine if a video was released of a man walking on the moon ten years before Neil Armstrong and that the scientists of Houston were on these images talking to each other through iPhones! The news would be quite disturbing. The revelation made today in Neuchâtel is shaking up…

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

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

26 September 2025

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…

JSH Magazine’s Special SSC issue: “Transmission in every sense of the word”

Public Relations @TRP Cabinet

9 November 2022

Together with the Swiss Chronometry Society (SSC), the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH® (since 1876) is issuing a special edition devoted to the last International Congress of Chronometry at EPFL. And also to the next 2023 SSC events. By @TRP, Textes & Relations, Production – PR Cabinet Follow on Instagram & Facebook Afterworks RegistrationMichele Fazzone, current President…

Seen on TV: Joël A. Grandjean from JSH, featured on the telenews

Lee Warrien | TàG Press +41, News Agency

18 October 2024

Invited by Viviane Gabriel on her television news program alongside RTS journalist Fabiano Citroni, author of the investigation into “time clocked toilet breaks,” journalist Joël A. Grandjean discussed the invention of the first time clock in 1907 (read about it in this 2024 JSH edition). Replay… Lee Warrien, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Columnist…

Safes never die! Jean Ferner’s lair

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

28 August 2021

There is magic in this improbable universe at Crêt du Locle inhabited by safes. Certainly the biggest collection of safes in Switzerland, and maybe even in the world? A nightmare place for burglars…. By Ollivier Broto / TàG Press +41 (News Agency) Read the article in JSH® Magazine, issue #01-2021. Subscribe This place is a…

‘WhoAreU’ Interview: Ba111od founder, Thomas Baillod

Amandine

3 August 2023

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 Amandine’s portrait | Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Insta…

SAPHIR is a historical episode, not a material

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

10 January 2013

{Published on January 10, 2013} At a time when sapphire has just celebrated its eighty-year introduction in watchmaking, who remembers this holding firm grouping together the companies LeCoultre, Jaeger LeCoultre and Favre Leuba, whose initials stood for Société Anonyme de Participation Horlogères et Industrielles Réunies? That was before the trend of acquisitions, takeover bids and family…

Lady Tortue, so very feminine

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

27 May 2023

Is it still possible to manufacture a pure ladies’ watch? Is this still possible without falling into the eternal so-called female reductions of male models? Women know what they want, and even better, what they don’t want. And for Pia de Chefdebien, what women desire, God ordains! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch…

The truth according to ChatGPT, it’s quite scary!

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

7 October 2023

I did an experiment: I questioned this “prototype conversational agent.” Does it know about the Swiss Watch Passport? His answer astounded me! Not only does it claim to know, but it invents a truth out of nothing. Worrying, indeed detrimental! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH & Swiss Watch Passport (by JSH) Editor in Chief Insta | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | S’abonner…

How Geneva buried its world unique watch museum

Bloggy Tag

20 December 2011

{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…

‘WhoAreU’ interview: Laurent Picciotto, Chronopassion boutique in Paris

Amandine

27 December 2022

Marton Radkai, Journalist and word wizard

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

20 November 2022

Marton Radkai has been a loyal contributor to the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH Magazine for years. He wears a number of hats. First and foremost, he is a dedicated and independent journalist, editor of Wristwatch Annual, an annual publication on watches published by Abbeville Press, New York. He is also a top-notch translator from French…

Between Elton John and Bono, Boris Petitpierre and his set of watchmaking tools

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

1 November 2022

As head of his eponymous company, which has been added like a manufacturing gem to the industrial necklace of Acrotec Group, Boris Petitpierre in Cortaillod (NE) is still not believing it! Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte / TàG Press +41 (News Agency) Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Par quel miracle, les…

JSH Archives: Nobel Prize winner Guillaume, 1st SSC honorary member

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

13 January 2024

In the December 1924 issue of Switzerland’s oldest watchmaking journal, the JSH: it’s 2 months after Saturday 4 October 1924, when the Société Suisse de Chronométrie was established in Geneva. 100 years ago! Here is the story of this prestigious SSC, which celebrates in 2024 its 100th Anniversary. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s…

Patek Philippe Museum: two bestseller volumes

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

3 March 2024

“The Emergence of The Watch” and “The Quest for the Perfect Watch,” the two 104-page volumes are available for around 50 Swiss francs in a collector’s set at the Musée Patek Philippe, online and in bookstores worldwide. Questions to the Curator, Peter Frieß. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch ‘s editor in chief Follow…

Watchmaking in grief: sudden passing of Boris Petitpierre

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

26 July 2025

An essential behind-the-scenes figure in Swiss watchmaking, Boris Petitpierre passed away suddenly and much too soon. Read the micro portrait that the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH dedicated to him, between Bono and Elton John. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP…

A parallel life: the Grönefelds, clock winders

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

5 June 2026

[Appeared in JSH, EPHJ 2024 edition] Tim and Bart, the Grönefeld brothers—watchmakers from northern Europe—are an independent brand steeped in Swiss tradition, tracing its roots back to a legend that began in Oldenzaal in 1896 with the birth of Gerhard Louis Grönefeld. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow us on…

The prestigious Gaïa Award 2025 goes to Helmut Crott

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

21 September 2025

“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 |…

EPHJ 2019: Singer 100 years with a book

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

18 June 2019

“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…

LTM, an apart Manufacture: great ambitions and… small calibres!

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

7 February 2024

{Article originally featured in JSH 2022}. Only a few professionals know it as LTM, an industrial pearl from Fleuris dedicated to watch movements. Behind this initials stands Le Temps Manufactures, the most discreet movement maker on the market. By Vincent Daveau, watchmaker, journalist and historian Read it on the Swiss Watch Journal JSH®, special issue SSC…

Concepto Manufacture, a touch of GPHG thanks to Bulgari!

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

11 November 2022

In the June 2022 issue of the Swiss watch journal JSH, the Concepto review (pages 34-35) reveals the behind-the-scenes story of a record-breaking thin wristwatch that has just been honoured on the GPHG stage: Bulgari, the 2022 “Audacity” award! Par Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte / TàG Press +41 (News Agency) Insta SWP | Insta JSH® |…

Henri Grandjean Magician, The Floating Triple-Axis Tourbillon

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

25 February 2026

In this video, we explore the Henri Grandjean & Cie Magician, a spectacular luxury watch featuring a floating triple-axis tourbillon. Discover its design, movement, case materials, complications, craftsmanship, and ultra-luxury price. This watch is a true masterpiece of Swiss haute horology and mechanical art. SabMinute Youtube Channel

JSH on TV, in Rolex ‘s boss’s portrait

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

22 November 2025

“The man who whispers in Donald Trump’s ear!” Thus begins the portrait of Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Rolex, on Swiss national television. Suddenly, in the middle of a report by Nicolas Rossé, the JSH from EPHJ 2024 takes center stage! Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief and publisher Follow us on…

The Horopedia Foundation chaired by Philippe Dufour

Asha Shaniah Gibson

23 August 2022

JSH Magazine has announced it in its EPHJ 2022 issue: The Horopedia Foundation is launching a watchmaking “wikipedia” in Geneva on 30 March 2022. In the presence of Philippe Dufour (independent watchmaker), Dr. Helmut Crott (watch expert), André Colard (co-founder of the EPHJ), and Marc André Deschoux from WatchesTV. To read it again… Une sélection…

Altair Consulting’s Gelsight magic gel

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

23 September 2023

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…

Henri Grandjean & Cie unveils “Magician”

Asha Shaniah Gibson

30 January 2026

Henri Grandjean & Cie unveils ‘Magician’ – a collection that establishes its place in the contemporary world of Swiss watchmaking excellence. A truly unique approach, far beyond a nostalgic reinterpretation of the past, this first mysterious tri-axial tourbillon embodies the living continuation of an intellectual and technical heritage established in the 19th century. A Shaniah…

Tom, watch distributor in Saint Lucia

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

23 November 2025

Once a year, we used to meet up in Basel! Since the demise of Baselworld, I now have to visit him at his place, just outside Castries, on the way to Bois d’Orange, to keep in touch… Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’ editor in chief Pictures: ©JAG / Marie Demille Follow us on…

Fanny Queloz: craftsmanship at Concepto

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

4 October 2024

Recipient of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award 2022, former elite sportswoman Fanny Queloz was a panellist at the Arc Horloger roundtable of the Festival Suisse de l’Horlogerie 2024. She is an expert engraver and entrepreneur. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief Follow JSH on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH…

Audemars Piguet and Montreux Sounds Digital Project

Bloggy Tag

1 March 2011

One might have thought that when it comes to communications, everything to do with the Montreux Jazz Festival and Claude Nobs was the preserve of Parmigiani Fleurier. Well, almost everything, since there was still one aside door, of scientific relevance, which another renowned brand was able to open, thanks to its Foundation. By BloggyTaG First…

Rolex buys Bucherer: the crowning achievement of independencies

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

24 August 2023

Until Rolex announced its takeover of Bucherer, the brand with the crown had only one boutique in the world, in Geneva, in order to comply with cantonal law allowing it to use the city’s name in its branding. Today, it boasts over 100 points of sale… By Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch…

Career: Amande, young polymechanic

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

5 March 2024

A future in watchmaking, working with it or for it, is not just a man’s choice. At a time when the industry is facing a shortage of vocations, Amande Berclaz is a shining example to follow… Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch ‘s Editor in Chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta…

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

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

30 January 2023

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 &…

The Urwerk AMC, atomic time encapsulated on the wrist

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

7 January 2024

Housed in a watch connected to a suitcase that looks like a president’s with the ultimate weapon, the atomic precision that Félix Baumgartner and Martin Frei celebrate manages to transfer to a mechanical oscillator. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s Editor in chief Follow us Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP…

Nicolas Commergnat, the visionary watchmaker: holy Grail between watchmaking History and Big Data

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

6 September 2021

With his eye always on the flea markets and his foot in the blockchain, while his golden fingers are manipulating the star timepieces of the world’s auctions, his ultra-scanner is generating the most valuable database. Emmanuel Alder / TàG Press +41 (News Agency) Print version, JSH® Magazine #01/2021 – Subscribe The world’s experts are consulting…

Nathalie: her talent of anglage and her watchmakers’ magnifying glasses

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

22 July 2022

In 2014, JSH, the Swiss Watchmaking Journal, devoted a two-page tribute to her mastery of hand anglage. Today, in addition to her art craft, which requires infinite patience and good eyesight, Nathalie Jean-Louis is all over the place. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s editor in chief & publisher Insta SWP |…

Bennahmias speaks out in favor of suppliers and… of Swiss Made

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

15 April 2021

He is a regular of verbal punchlines! With his leather jacket, he sets the record straight, he turns up the heat and becomes the spokesman for Swiss Made. And he’s throwing down the hammer, taking advantage of the podium provided by the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix ceremony where he was just awarded the supreme distinction,…

Jean-Marc Pontroué Named CEO of Breitling

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

1 May 2026

The former head of Roger Dubuis and then Panerai steps into the Breitling’s cockpit. He succeeds in a move that also allows Georges Kern to focus fully on developing the group’s multi-brand structure, the “House of Brands,” unveiled in late 2025. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief To be followed on…

Kari Voutilainen, greennesses and heights

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

12 July 2022

Taking the high dive! It is in the famous Chapeau de Napoléon, this haughty mansion overlooking the Val de Travers, that the niche watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, Gaïa Price awarded in 2014 has just tucked himself away. And to commit to eco-responsibility with its 28SC-SB (Sun Bird) series. Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch…

2023 EPHJ: An espresso with the founders of the exhibition, André Colard and Olivier Saenger

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

8 January 2023

The next EPHJ will be from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 June 2023. Discreet, little interested in being in the limelight, these two are nevertheless key figures in the world of exhibitions. It is sometimes necessary to shake them up a bit to get an interview. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s…

Swissness: Swiza at the very top

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

11 January 2025

“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 A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s Editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – JSH’s Subscription Perched…

Parallel times by Claude Meylan

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

29 May 2025

From his Montreux workshop, Pascal Bettex has been crafting his works over time. Always featuring movement served up in dreams and a playful spirit that illuminates wonders, then suddenly, a Claude Meylan watch floating weightlessly. Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte / 1876 News Agency (succ. TàG Press +41) Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter |…

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

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

16 June 2021

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…

Designer Liliane Murenzi will attend the ‘Festival Suisse d’Horlogerie’

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

14 August 2023

Creating for Ba111od the Lily chapitre 4.2, the brand’s first women’s tourbillon, senior designer Liliane Murenzi is also an artist with a passion for watercolours. She is currently expected in Yverdon at the beginning of September. Marie Commergnat / Contributor JSH Magazine & TàG Press +41 To write to her | Insta SWP | Insta…

Patek Philippe, remnants of an electronic timelessness

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

3 September 2021

On auction websites, Patek Philippe radio-controlled timekeeping units are still in circulation. They can also be found from time to time in watch factories. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’ editor in chief Follow us on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – Subscribe to JSH On my way to Fleurier, with…

Ramon Iso, Diamonds, Precious stones and Porsche steering wheels

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

18 September 2023

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…

The Luc Tissot visionary, watchmaking-Medtech wisdom

Albert J. de Buttes-LaCôte

13 July 2021

Better than anyone else, the descendant of the Tissot brand dynasty embodies the ideal economic scenario: being able to use a second growth sector during a crisis, in order to survive. By Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte / TàG Press +41 news Agency Article published in JSH Magazine, since 1876. Subscribe CHF 18.76 / 2 editions This is…

Positive Coating, visual watchmaking poetry

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7 October 2023

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…

Gaïa 2021: the Prize of the Prizes, Carole’s tears…

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

20 January 2022

An unprecedented conjunction of coincidences brought a unique breath of bliss to the 2021 ceremony. Like an improbable planets alignment above the venerable MIH’s Hans Erni Hall, there were tinglings with wonders. By Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Publisher & Editor in chief Jury member of the Gaïa Award Insta…

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Amandine

27 October 2024

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 at Bulgari”… In the meantime, I interview people in the industry… By Amandine, the youngest Swiss Watch Passport columnist Amandine’s portrait | Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Insta Amandine | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin In…

Tavannes Watch is the birth father of the Chronomat

✍ Joel A. Grandjean

17 March 2021

Amazing, this Chronomat model of Tavannes Watch from 1946 is very similar to the Breitling’s Chronomat reference 769. What if the history of the mythical calibers of Swiss watchmaking was given a brief overhaul? By Joël A. Grandjean, editor in chief JSH Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook |…

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21 June 2023

Suppliers: five wrong “good reasons” not to register your trademark!

7 April 2021

The talk starts with a thought related to an annual visit to EPHJ, in 2019. There I was surprised at the rarity of exhibitors who have trademarked their company name. By the way, is this really useful? Answers from the master. By Joël A. Grandjean, editor in chief JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport At a Watch Café in Geneva, I asked for help a professional IP lawyer, Marc-Christian Perronnet, a…

Badeco: who said size doesn’t matter?

3 June 2023

When you move from “Micro” to “Nano”, motor size matters a lot! That’s what Badeco Genève is explaining today which for over 50 years is producing micromotors for the leading names in the watch and jewellery industry. Philippe Perret du Cray / JSH® Magazine & Swiss Watch Passport’s Partner Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin This is especially true for those operators who use the…

The Gaia awarded Antoine Simonin has passed away

22 May 2024

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…

Tailor-made watchmaking training for collectors and companies

22 August 2024

While running her own business creating watch casings, Angélique Chappuis is also involved in teaching future watch designers in La Chaux-de-Fonds. And is developing watchmaking culture courses. Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte / JSH 1876 (News Agency) Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Aesthete, creative and intuitive, Angélique Chappuis ‘dresses’ movements or components, cases, bracelets, clasps and anything else that borders on luxury If you don’t dress…

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Auction in Hong Kong: Neuchâtel deprived of three heritage treasures?

19 April 2021

On April 25, 2021, under the auspices of Antiquorum, three gousset watches of priceless heritage value for the canton of Neuchâtel may evaporate in Hong Kong: Ditisheim, Breguet, Grandjean, three names that are part of Swiss watchmaking history. By Joël A. Grandjean, publisher and editor-in-chief of JSH® Magazine and Swiss Watch Passport – Subscribe a JSH abo. But where have the patrons and the public funds gone to…

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‘No branding’ trend: Christian Etienne, the restorative label

8 March 2024

Appeared in the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH®. Was he dreaming of a collection? From Porrentruy, this expert in antique watch restoration is establishing a name for himself by refurbishing a plethora of timepieces for passionate collectors or simple watch enthusiasts. Joël A. Grandjean, JSH Magazine & Swiss-Watch-Passport.ch’s editor in chief & publisher Suivre sur Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP – S’abonner à JSH S’abonner au JSHAlmost…

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

10 March 2025

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…

Summer and winter hours? 1907, already in JSH!

1 March 2021

Once upon a time, the time change! In 2017 we were even talking about a possible last time. The TV journalist Nicolas Rossé had challenged me on this topic, in connection with the archives of the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie (JSH), the oldest Swiss watchmaking media. Replay. By Joël A. Grandjean / JSH® Magazine (Since 1876)‘s Editor in Chief Follow him on Linkedin – Facebook – Insta JSH – Insta SWP…

‘WhoAreU’ interview: CEO of de Bethune, Pierre Jacques

15 July 2022

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 do interviews with people involved in the industry. By Amandine, the youngest Swiss Watch Passport columnist Portrait Amandine | Insta SWP | Insta JSH® | Insta Amandine | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Can you…

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SSC Journée d’Etudes: expresso avec Michele Fazzone

26 September 2023

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…

The Cluses mediators, entertainment service

13 October 2024

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 News Journalist Insta Ch. O. | Linkedin | Facebook | Insta JSH | Insta SWP | JSH’s Subscription For families, children, a twinning with Germany Light on activities Once a year, a philosophy workshop is organized. First, a time for observation, the participants pick one piece that question…

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