ABOUT THE HOROPEDIA FOUNDATION

The HOROPEDIA Foundation was created by Marc André Deschoux as well as Mr Philippe Dufour (President), Dr Helmut Crott and Mr André Colard, all members of the Foundation Board.

Although the project was made public during the Geneva Watch Days 2022, the formal registration in the Commercial Register of the Canton of Geneva dates from February 1, 2023, quickly followed by the recognition of its public interest status by the Geneva cantonal authorities.

The Foundation is financed by donations and aims to be totally neutral and independent.

The website is intended to be a real watchmaking encyclopedia where new content will be published regularly and intensively. Although mostly self-produced, it is meant to be participatory and open, where everyone can contribute by sharing their knowledge. However, all external contributions will be validated by a Watchmaking & Cultural Committee consisting of recognised experts in the field.

One of the main singularities of HOROPEDIA’s approach is to put into perspective the technical terms covered according to their modes of production. The aim is to illustrate the difference between artisanal, semi-artisanal or semi-industrial methods, industrial methods or methods using innovative technological solutions.

One method is not better than another, but each one answers different challenges, whether it is a question of costs, quantity, quality or production time.

All of the content is accessible to all. Still, in the second phase, the long versions of the videos produced will be made available for a fee, either by general subscription (full access) or consultation (single payment for a determined duration).

This aims to ensure the project’s economic sustainability because its mission is infinite, such is the richness of the culture and art of watchmaking.

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