HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION: OUR DUTY IS TO SHARE Horologist (watchmaker) KNOWLEDGE
The Horopedia Foundation took part in the 21st edition of the EPHJ, the trade fair for companies in the watchmaking-jewellery, microtechnology and medical technology trades held in Geneva from June 6 to 9. During the fair, the Foundation organized one of the round tables on the transmission of Horologist (watchmaker) knowledge.
One of Horopedia’s main goals is to preserve the Horologist (watchmaker) art for future generations. The Foundation was present at EPHJ to support this cause and share with the public its first videos showcasing artisanal and semi-artisanal production methods for various watchmaking components and tools.
The Horopedia booth attracted the attention of dozens of watchmaking enthusiasts, students, designers, technical experts and renowned watchmakers, eager to learn more about the Foundation’s ongoing work and future projects.
On June 8th, the President of the Philippe Dufour Foundation, along with Founder Marc André Deschoux and Foundation Board member Helmut Crott, took part in the round table on “The Challenges of Transmitting Watchmaking Knowledge“, organized by Horopedia. Frédéric Mino, a teacher at the Geneva School of Watchmaking, and historian Rossella Baldi also joined the discussion.
All the experts emphasized that major brands and schools play a crucial role in passing on the know-how and mastery of watchmaking creation. By sharing their skills and expertise, they also help ensure Switzerland’s position as a guardian of the art of watchmaking.
“Cemeteries are full of secrets… Major brands must pass on their ideas. It’s our only way to survive. The whole world uses the same machines. Opportunities for Switzerland lie in its history and its know-how“.
EPHJ welcomes professionals in high-precision watchmaking, jewelry, medical technology, and microtechnology every year. The 21st edition of the trade show took place in Geneva from June 6 to 9 and welcomed 750 companies, 7% more than in 2022. This time, 75% of participants came from Switzerland. The others came from 16 other countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the United States, and Japan.During about a dozen round tables, experts discussed the state of the watchmaking market, its challenges and prospects, as well as innovations in the fields of Micromechanics and robotics, cybersecurity, and sustainable development.
The Horopedia Foundation was created in February 2023 and recognized as of public interest. Its purpose is to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watchmaking industry by sharing, through modern technologies, watchmaking knowledge, know-how, and technical and artistic skills accumulated over the years, as well as those currently being developed. The Foundation Board is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux.
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