Grenchen Watchmaking School – ZeitZentrum

HOROPEDIA is the first neutral and independent online video encyclopaedia on watchmaking and horological culture; it covers the entire watchmaking ecosystem besides brands. It is governed by the Horopedia Foundation which was established in February 2023, based in Geneva, Switzerland and given the status of public interest.

Emphasising the importance of preserving and developing horological trades, skills, arts, crafts and tradition, HOROPEDIA aims to list the most extensive watchmaking knowledge and share it with as many people as possible.

The website content is divided into several chapters, dedicated to BASE ELEMENTS, MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUE and horological INSTITUTIONS.

The Base Elements chapter includes the essential knowledge useful to the understanding of the watchmaking know-how, such as measurement units, materials, tools and machines.

The Mechanical Principles section explains in detail how a watch functions, from the basics to various complications and complicated mechanisms.

The Technique 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.

The Institutions chapter 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.

As a non-profit organisation, and in order to maintain neutrality and independence, Horopedia is financed through donations.

The educational content is accessible to all. It is used by Swiss watchmaking schools but also serves the understanding needs of the general public.