JANUARY 2025
The 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 Horopedia Foundation has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the extraordinary heritage of watchmaking. From the technical marvels of the past to the innovative creations shaping the future, we’re here to shine a spotlight on the craftsmanship and creativity that define horology. Partnering with Chronométrophilia, a respected leader in historical, scientific, and artistic horological insights, is a natural step in bringing our shared vision to life.
ABOUT CHRONOMÉTROPHILIA
Founded in 1975 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Chronométrophilia aims to bring enthusiasts and collectors together in a group designed to provide them with connections and historical, scientific, and artistic information related to horology and time measurement.
The association publishes a richly illustrated biannual bulletin that explores horology in all its facets, covering timepieces from the sawn of watchmaking to modern times. Contemporary horology is featured when exceptional or particularly noteworthy achievements are highlighted.
Chronométrophilia also organises approximately five events annually, including at least one company visit, conferences, museum tours, and occasional visits to private collections and temporary exhibitions. These activities further the association’s mission to promote horological education and appreciation.
The partnership between the Horopedia Foundation and Chronométrophilia represents another step forward in the collective effort to preserve and celebrate the art and science of watchmaking.
Learn more about the Chronométrophilia: www.Chronometrophilia.ch
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
Horopedia Foundation was established in February 2023 and given the status of public interest. The Foundation Council is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr. Helmut Crott, André Colard, and Marc André Deschoux. The Foundation governs Horopedia.org, the first online video encyclopedia on watchmaking. The platform was launched in 2022 and quickly gathered unanimous support within the community.
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 Horopedia.org. To enhance its educational mission, the platform also incorporates visual pedagogic materials to facilitate a better understanding of the provided information. The website features nearly 900 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 functions in a watch. A dedicated section of the website lists horological institutions, including schools and museums in Switzerland and worldwide.