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MICROMECHANIC
A micromechanic manufactures and assembles extremely small components used in the production of watch parts and tools, including movements and external watch elements, as well as medical prosthetics, measuring and control instruments, stamping tools, and more. They produce prototypes, unique pieces, or larger series with impeccable quality standards.
CFC – Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training / Certificat fédéral de capacité – Full time or dual (4 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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How does it work? – Basic mechanical principles
Motor organ
Designer of horological objects
Horopedia strengthens its collaboration with Swiss watchmaking schools
Technical College of Biel/Bienne (CFP) – Biel/Bienne
Escapement adjusting
Mascarons House / Regional Museum of Val-de-Travers – Môtiers
Vocational Training Center French-speaking Bern (CEFF) – St-Imier
Engine-turning
Swiss Watch Industry Employers’ Association (CP)
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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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