FLEURIER QUALITY FOUNDATION (FQF)

The Fleurier Quality Foundation (FQF) is an institution created to certify the excellence of high-end watches in terms of precision, craftsmanship, durability, and Swiss origin.

Origin and history

The FQF was founded in 2001 by Bovet, Chopard, Parmigiani Fleurier, Vaucher Manufacture, and the municipality of Fleurier. The goal was to create a certification going beyond existing standards, with an emphasis on comprehensive quality assurance. The first watch to receive the FQF certification was unveiled in 2004.

The FQF certifies finished watches, not just their movements, ensuring that the entire product meets its rigorous standards. It evaluates several aspects of a watch, from precision to aesthetics, to offer a comprehensive seal of quality.

Certification criteria

FQF certification is one of the most demanding in the industry, involving a series of tests that evaluate the watch as a whole. To obtain certification, a watch must meet the following criteria:

1. Swiss origin
   Every component of the watch, both internal and external, must be 100% made in Switzerland. This goes beyond the standard « Swiss Made » label by guaranteeing a fully Swiss origin.
2. Chronometry
   Every watch must obtain COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing) certification for precision.
   In addition, the finished watch undergoes a Chronofiable test, simulating six months of wear to assess its durability under real-world conditions.
3. Fleuritest
   Exclusive to the FQF, the Fleuritest measures the precision of the fully assembled watch, simulating a variety of daily activities. This test ensures that the watch performs consistently in different positions and conditions, reflecting its real-world use.
4. Aesthetics and craftsmanship
   The watch is inspected for its exceptional level of finishing, including hand-polished components, chamfered edges, and decorations such as Circular graining or Geneva stripes.
   The design and execution must meet the highest standards of visual and tactile quality.
5. Reliability and durability
   The watch must demonstrate its robustness through resistance tests, including trials against shocks, magnetism, and Temperature variations.