Updates in April 2024
Starting with the basic mechanical principles that elucidate the various interactions between the main components of a watch, we have refined the “Movement” section. Accompanied by comprehensive articles on how it works, its history, and manufacturing methods, it now offers graphic illustrations displaying the different parts of a movement and indicating their functions.
To strengthen the educational aspect of our project, we have incorporated visual teaching materials to explain how a Tourbillon works and its contribution to the precision of mechanical watches. Soon, we will also add a video detailing the Assembly of a Tourbillon cage, further highlighting Horopedia’s meticulous coverage of every subject.
The technical aspects of horology are presented through videos on different types of Lathes, and on the detailed process of hand stamping using a Balance press.
Finally, with Horopedia’s aim of encompassing every facet of the watchmaking ecosystem, we have also published films about various horological institutions. This allows us to delve into the history of watch case production in the Jura through the presentation of the Watch Case Museum in Noirmont, to understand the genesis of the intimate horological ties between Switzerland and France via the film on the Museum of Horology and Profile turning in Cluses, and to explore the origins of Chinese watches from Neuchâtel with experts from the Regional Museum of Val-de-Travers.
All the updates to our website were made possible thanks to the first donations received from the watchmaking industry.
As Horopedia prepares for EPHJ in June, we will be adding more videos to the site over the next two months.
The different types of Lathes
Horopedia, 2024
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
The Horopedia Foundation was created in February 2023 and recognized as being of public interest. Its goal is to contribute to the long-term success and visibility of the watchmaking industry by sharing, using modern technologies, the horological knowledge, expertise, and technical and artistic skills accumulated over the years, as well as those currently being developed. The Board of the Foundation is composed of Philippe Dufour (Chairman), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux.
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