Foundation Horopedia for the first time at GWD
The Horopedia Foundation, an essential player in preserving watchmaking know-how and knowledge, will participate for the first time in Geneva Watch Days.
Horopedia is committed to fostering the development of watchmaking culture and ensuring the sustainability of watchmaking craftsmanship. In this regard, the Foundation is pleased to announce its participation in several activities during the Show.
In partnership with Geneva Watch Days and the Geneva Watchmaking School, the Horopedia Foundation will organize guided tours for students in watchmaking. On the morning of August 30, they will have the opportunity to meet the CEOs of the participating brands during a special breakfast event. Afterward, several visits to selected Horologists (watchmakers) will be on the program.
This initiative constitutes concrete support for students’ passion for this craft and for the future of our industry.
Auction for scholarships
Another important event is scheduled for the evening of August 30. This is a charity auction unique organized thanks to the exceptional collaboration between Geneva Watch Days, Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, and with the support of the Horopedia Foundation.
This private event, hosted by Aurel Bacs, will offer the opportunity to acquire 15 rare luxury items or experiences offered by brands and partners. For the first time, the money raised from the sales will fund scholarships at the Geneva School of Watchmaking.
“Being able to benefit from such valuable help for the sake of some of our students represents very concrete support. This will allow them to continue their studies under the best possible conditions. We warmly thank the people involved in this initiative, which contributes to supporting future Horologists (watchmakers) and, consequently, the future of our industry“.
The lots are provided by Alpina Watches, Arnold & Son and Angelus Watches, BREITLING, Bulgari, Czapek & Cie, FHH – Fondation Haute Horlogerie, GMT Magazine, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – GPHG, HAUTLENCE, Konstantin Chaykin, MB&F and H. Moser & Cie., Oris, Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, Trilobe and URWERK.
Horopedia took part in organizing the auction, providing communication support as well as extensive knowledge of the industry and its needs.
“The HOROPEDIA Foundation has two goals; to document and share horological (watchmaking) know-how AND to be able to provide opportunities. Although our resources are currently used exclusively for creating the content of this immense encyclopedic project, our intention from the outset was to be able to help young Horologist (watchmaker)s or adults in continuing education pursue their training, particularly through the granting of scholarships. We thought we could achieve this second goal within about five years, but thanks to our collaboration with Geneva Watch Days, this allows us to implement this social objective of the Foundation right now and very concretely help students who need it to continue their training. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible“.
The Charity Auction will be held on August 30, during the Gala Dinner at Geneva Watch Days.
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
The Horopedia Foundation was created in February 2023 and recognized of public interest. Its goal is to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watchmaking industry by sharing, with the help of modern technologies, the horological knowledge, know-how, and technical and artistic skills accumulated over the years, as well as those currently being developed. The Foundation Council is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux.
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