Horlogerie

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…

Dr. Helmut Crott, a memorable birthday video

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Restaurant “Il Salento” in Genève-Acacias, a rare gathering of horological icons was reached. Dr. Helmut Crott, the world-renowned expert and father of watch…

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…

Ballon d’Or for Messi! Vallorbe is in a frenzy!

For the eighth time, Lionel Messi has deservedly been crowned Ballon d’Or winner! In Vallorbe (Switzerland), there’s exultation: the award-winning timepiece was manufactured by ec Group watchmakers, including Gaïa award-winning watchmaker Eric…

From watch straps to the birth of a group

Appeared in the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH in 2021. Operating in the production of steel wristbands and supplying numerous watch brands, the Promotion group has established its commercial headquarters in…

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Amandine's WhoAreU interview with Philippe Delhotal, creative director at Hermès Horloger

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

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…

SilMach: the fifth element

Giving the time using a disruptive technology from the secrets of silicon – that’s what SilMach presented at Micronora in September 2022. Creative people hit your marks! Laurent Sage /…

Amr Sindi aka “The Horophile”

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…

Mineral glass, the last wizard

His craft is under threat, and the material he works with is becoming more and more elusive. Christian Calas is looking forward to retirement, and would like to pass on…

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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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