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DIAL PRINTER (CADRANOGRAPHE)
Dial printers are responsible for printing graduations, numerals, indices, brand logos, decorative motifs, and other markings onto a watch dial using ink transfer methods. This process is carried out using manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic machines.
Diplôme de la convention patronale de l’industrie horlogère (2 years)
Includes the essential knowledge useful to the understanding of the watchmaking know-how, such as measurement units, materials, tools and machines.
Represents the most extensive presentation of a watch and all its components, their role, production methods, various types of decorations, as well as different stages of movement assembly and quality control.
Explains in detail how a watch functions, from the basics to various complications and complicated mechanisms.
Covers other aspects of the horological ecosystem, such as presentations of the various Swiss and international watchmaking schools, museums, certification institutions, labs and horological societies.
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FIRST EDITION OF WORLD WATCH DAY
THE WORLD CELEBRATES THE ART OF TIME – HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION AMONG THE FOUNDING MEMBERSOn 10 October 2025, the first World Watch Day brought together enthusiasts, professionals, and institutions around a shared passion: time itself. Celebrated in more than 25 countries...
INTRODUCING INTERACTIVE LEARNING ON HOROPEDIA.ORG
A NEW INTERACTIVE FEATURE IS AVAILABLE IN OUR VIDEOS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025After extensive research into new ways of presenting our encyclopedic knowledge in an engaging and easy-to-learn format, we decided to introduce this interactive functionality to our video...
THROWBACK TO GWD 2025
HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION AT THE GENEVA WATCH DAYS: A FRUITFUL PARTICIPATIONFrom 4 to 7 September 2025, the Horopedia Foundation took part in the Geneva Watch Days, the unmissable event celebrating watchmaking. This presence provided an opportunity to foster numerous...
HOROPEDIA LAUNCHES THE MACH
THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION UNVEILS ITS NEW PROJECT: THE MAISON DES ARTS & DE LA CULTURE HORLOGÈRE (MACH)The watchmaking crossroads in Geneva will come to life with the Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère, scheduled to open in 2026. This emblematic venue,...
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HOROPEDIA AT GWD 2025
HOROPEDIA INVITES YOU TO THE GENEVA WATCH DAYS 2025 AND HAS AN EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT IN STORE!September 2025 promises to be an exciting season for Horopedia! Taking part in the upcoming edition of the Geneva Watch Days, the Foundation is preparing to unveil a unique...
How does it work? – Basic mechanical principles
Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre (CPNE) – Le Locle
Escapement adjusting
Barrel drum
Swiss Watch Industry Employers’ Association (CP)
Vapour Phase Depositions
Watch Case Museum – Le Noirmont
ZeitZentrum Watchmaking School – Grenchen
Engine-turning
Industrial production of watch cases
THE MISSION OF THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION
Established in February 2023 in Geneva and recognised as being of public interest, the Horopedia Foundation’s mission is to promote, preserve, and pass on the professions, skills, arts, know-how, and traditions of watchmaking. To this end, it relies on two complementary pillars: Horopedia.org, its online video encyclopaedia, and La Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère (MACH), its physical extension.
The first neutral and independent online video encyclopaedia with an educational purpose, entirely dedicated to watchmaking and its ecosystem — outside the world of brands. It provides accessible and comprehensive knowledge of the watchmaking field and shares it widely, from schools to the general public.
A vibrant, unique, and emblematic venue dedicated to watchmaking, set to open in the heart of Geneva. Spanning over 1,250 m², the MACH will offer spaces for exhibitions and exchanges, becoming an essential cultural hub for professionals, enthusiasts, and the curious eager to share, discover, and celebrate the art of watchmaking.
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