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TECHNICAL DRAUGHTSMAN IN MICROTECHNOLOGY
Technical Draughtsman in Microtechnology create 2D plans and 3D models in close collaboration with engineers in technical offices.
CFC (Federal Certificate of Competence) with Option for Professional Maturity – Dual training / Full-time school-based training (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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IMMERSION AT THE HEART OF GENEVA CHRONOMETRY
THE GENEVA CHRONOMETRY OBSERVATORY: A KEY PLAYER IN HOROLOGICAL PRECISIONFaithful to its educational mission, Horopedia is releasing a new film dedicated to the Geneva Chronometry Observatory. This original content offers an immersive insight into a central...
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE HOROLOGICAL & CULTURAL COMMITTEE
AN EXPERT ADVISORY BODY SUPPORTING THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION As part of the continued development of its activities, and following the General Assembly of the Foundation Board held this month, the Horopedia Foundation officially announces the creation of the...
THROWBACK TO W&W 2026
A CAPTIVATED AUDIENCE DISCOVERS A GROUNDBREAKING WATCHMAKING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE BY HOROPEDIA AND IMMENSIVE From 14 to 20 April 2026, the Horopedia Foundation, in collaboration with Immensive, unveiled at the LAB of Watches & Wonders Geneva a prototype interactive...
HOROPEDIA AND IMMENSIVE AT THE WATCHES & WONDERS 2026 LAB
A COLLABORATION TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF WATCHMAKING MUSEUM EXPERIENCES The Horopedia Foundation is partnering with Immensive to develop the digital and interactive systems for the future Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère (MACH). This collaboration will be...
UNDERSTANDING THE COUNTING AND TRANSMISSION ORGAN IN 3D
A VISUAL IMMERSION INTO THE GEAR TRAIN TO UNDERSTAND THE MECHANICS OF TIME Horopedia enriches its online encyclopaedia with a new video entirely produced in 3D animation, dedicated to the counting and transmission organ (gear train). An original educational content...
How does it work? – Basic mechanical principles
Counting and transmission organ
Industrial manufacturing
of the mainspring
Motor organ
Poinçon de Genève
Designer of horological objects
Geneva Chronometry Observatory
Vocational Training Center French-speaking Bern (CEFF) – St-Imier
Horopedia strengthens its collaboration with Swiss watchmaking schools
Swiss Watch Industry Employers’ Association (CP)
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.
DONATIONS
As a non-profit organisation, 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, and the promotion of exceptional craftsmanship.
BECOME A CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR
HOROPEDIA is a participative knowledge platform and we invite all those who wish to contribute to this adventure of sharing watchmaking knowledge to join us.
It can be additional explanations, images or other illustrations or terms not yet identified that deserve to be.
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