HOROPEDIA, THE REFERENCE WATCHMAKING ENCYCLOPEDIA
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PROFESSION FOCUS
Engraver
Engravers create and execute recessed or raised work, by hand using a graver, or by machine, on metals such as steel, brass, copper, gold, silver, tin, etc.
CFC (Federal Certificate of Capacity) with vocational baccalaureate option – Dual / Full-time (4 years)
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PRESS CONFERENCE – PRESENTATION OF THE FOUNDATION
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Official Launch of the HOROPEDIA Foundation
Le 30 août, symboliquement à Genève en Suisse - lors des Geneva Watch Days, la projet HOROPEDIA a été officiellement présenté, dédié à la préservation du savoir-faire horloger et du partage de cette connaissance. Le Conseil de Fondation Horopedia est composé de quatre...
200 YEARS OF THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF WATCHMAKING
THE ROUND TABLE: THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL WATCHMAKING TRAININGThe Geneva Watchmaking School continues its series of commemorative events on the occasion of the bicentennial of this prestigious Institution, the oldest school in the region dedicated to watchmaking...
EXPLORE THE ENCYCLOPEDIA
Gathers the fundamental knowledge necessary for understanding horological expertise, including Materials, tools, machines, units and Measuring instruments.
Allows you to explore how watches work, from basic mechanisms to complications and escapements.
Comprehensively presents the elements making up the Movement, the Case, the Dial, as well as the various types of straps and clasps.
Introduces manufacturing methods, Regulation / Adjustment operations, the various types and techniques of Decoration, Assembly steps, quality controls as well as the various treatments applied to components.
Covers the actors of the watchmaking ecosystem, such as museums, certification bodies or watchmaking companies.
DISCOVER THE LATEST VIDEOS
🎥 Comment ça marche ? – Principes mécaniques de base
🎥 Regulation / Adjustment
Ep. 1 | The basics of Regulation / Adjustment
🎥 Regulation / Adjustment
Ep. 2 | Preparing the Hairspring (balance spring)
🎥 Regulation / Adjustment
Ep. 3 | Geometric Regulation / Adjustment
🎥 Regulation / Adjustment
Ep. 4 | Controls and adjustments
🎥 The Assembly of the
mechanical Movement
🎥 The Assembly of the
Quartz Movement
🎥 Le Poinçon de Genève
🎥 Le designer d’objets horlogers
🎥 The Counting organ
and transmission
THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION
Created in February 2023 in Geneva and recognized as being of public interest, the Horopedia Foundation Has the mission of promoting, preserving and passing on the trades, skills, arts, know-how and traditions of horology. To this end, it relies on two complementary pillars: Horopedia.org, its online video encyclopedia, and La Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère (MACH), its physical extension.
The first online video encyclopedia, neutral and independent, with an educational purpose, entirely dedicated to horology and its ecosystem — beyond brands. It compiles, in an accessible way, the most extensive knowledge in the field of horology and shares it with as many people as possible: from schools to the general public.
A vibrant, unique and emblematic place dedicated to horology, which will come to life in the heart of Geneva. Spanning more than 1,250 m², the MACH will offer exhibition and exchange spaces, becoming an essential cultural hub for professionals, enthusiasts, curious minds and amateurs eager to pass on, discover and celebrate the art of horology.
BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR
HOROPEDIA is a collaborative knowledge platform, and we invite everyone who wishes to contribute to this adventure of sharing horological knowledge to join us.
These can be additional explanations, images or other illustrations, or terms not yet identified that deserve to be.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
As a non-profit organization, and in order to maintain its neutrality and independence, Horopedia is funded through donations.By becoming a patron, you support our exhibitions, our educational initiatives, as well as the promotion of exceptional craftsmanship.
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