ABOUT THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION
Horopedia Foundation was established and given the status of public interest in February 2023. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Foundation Council comprises Philippe Dufour (President), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux (founder).
As a non-profit organisation, Horopedia is financed through donations to maintain neutrality and independence.
The Foundation’s goal is to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watch industry by sharing knowledge and highlighting the know-how, the technical and artistic skills accumulated over the years, as well as those currently in development, primarily through video content.
Recognising the importance of developing various horological skills and trades that adhere to the highest industry standards, the Foundation has established the Horological & Cultural Committee. Comprising experts such as watchmakers, professors, and historians, it will aim to support initiatives that preserve the watchmaking heritage and actively contribute to the industry’s future projects.
The Foundation governs Horopedia.org, the first free online video encyclopedia on watchmaking. The platform was launched in 2022 and quickly gained unanimous support within the community and from the Geneva authorities.
Horopedia.org is an ongoing project. To date, over 100 multilingual documentary films on museums, watchmaking schools, watch tools and components, and the mechanical principles behind their work can be found on the website. To enhance its educational mission, the platform also incorporates visual pedagogic materials to facilitate a better understanding of the information provided. In addition, Horopedia.org features nearly 1,000 pages with detailed definitions of watchmaking terms and historical anecdotes about significant horological inventions.
Horopedia.org meticulously covers all facets of the fascinating horological industry in French, English, and German. It offers detailed definitions of tools and complications, 3D images of movements, and thorough video explanations of component production, their history, and their functions in a watch. A dedicated section of the website lists horological institutions, including schools, museums, and societies in Switzerland and worldwide.
The educational content is accessible to all. It is used by Swiss watchmaking schools but also serves the understanding needs of the general public.
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NEW VIDEOS – JANUARY 2025
UPDATES, JANUARY 2025In 2025, Horopedia continues to enrich the multilingual visual content of its website, showcasing Swiss watchmaking schools, museums, and technology. Among our latest publications are a video on the Neuchâtel Vocational Training Centre (CPNE) and...
PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRONOMÉTROPHILIA
JANUARY 2025The Horopedia Foundation is delighted to announce the formation of a new partnership with Chronométrophilia. This collaboration seeks to advance horological knowledge and excellence while promoting the rich culture of watchmaking. Since day one, the...
THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION IS ON THE JURY FOR THE GPHG 2024
UPDATES, SEPTEMBER 2024We are delighted to announce that three founding members of the Horopedia Foundation have been selected to serve on the jury for the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2024. Horopedia is widely recognised for its dedication to...
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH HSNY
UPDATES, AUGUST 2024The Horopedia Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new partnership with the Horological Society of New York (HSNY). This collaboration aims to enhance horological knowledge and excellence and to promote watchmaking culture on...
VIDEO DEFINITIONS AND A NEW SCHOOL
UPDATES, JULY 2024Horopedia updated the website with new videos containing definitions of basic horological terms explained by renowned watchmakers, and a walkthrough of the Vallée de Joux Technical School. Committed to its educational mission, Horopedia launched a...