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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)
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NEW CONTENT – MAY 2026
This month, Horopedia is enriching its online encyclopaedia with two major additions: a new section dedicated to watchmaking measuring instruments and an educational film devoted to the quartz movement.
THE HOROLOGICAL & CULTURAL COMMITTEE BEGINS ITS WORK
Gathered in Geneva on 8 May 2026, the members of the Horopedia Foundation’s Horological & Cultural Committee officially launched their work and were given a preview of the future Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère (MACH).
IMMERSION AT THE HEART OF GENEVA CHRONOMETRY
Faithful to its educational mission, Horopedia is releasing a new film dedicated to the Geneva Chronometry Observatory, a major player in watch certification in Switzerland.
EXPLORE THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA
Includes the essential knowledge useful to the understanding of the watchmaking know-how, such as measurement units, materials, tools and machines.
Explains in detail how a watch functions, from the basics to various complications and complicated mechanisms.
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.
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.
DISCOVER OUR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
How does it work? – Basic mechanical principles
Counting and transmission organ
Industrial manufacturing
of the mainspring
Motor organ
Quartz movement assembly
Poinçon de Genève
Geneva Chronometry Observatory
Designer of horological objects
Horopedia strengthens its collaboration with Swiss watchmaking schools
Swiss Watch Industry Employers’ Association (CP)
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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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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