JANUARY 2025
The Horopedia Foundation is delighted to announce the formation of a new partnership with Chronométrophilia. This collaboration aims to promote Horologist (watchmaker) knowledge and excellence while showcasing the rich culture of horology.
Since its founding, the Horopedia Foundation has been committed to preserving and sharing the extraordinary horological heritage. From the technical marvels of the past to the innovative creations shaping the future, we strive to highlight the craftsmanship and creativity that define horology. Partnering with Chronométrophilia—a respected leader in the historical, scientific, and artistic fields of horology—is a natural step in realizing our shared vision.
ABOUT CHRONOMÉTROPHILIA
Founded in 1975 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the association Chronométrophilia Aims to bring together enthusiasts and collectors in a group designed to provide them with contacts and historical, scientific, and artistic information regarding horology (watchmaking) and time measurement.
The association publishes a richly illustrated biannual bulletin, exploring horology (watchmaking) in all its aspects, from the earliest watches to contemporary horology (watchmaking). Modern horology (watchmaking) is highlighted through exceptional or particularly remarkable creations.
Chronométrophilia also organizes about five annual events, including at least one company visit, as well as conferences, Museums visits and, occasionally, private collection visits and temporary exhibitions. These activities support the association’s mission to promote horological education and appreciation.
The partnership between the Horopedia Foundation and Chronométrophilia represents a significant advance in collective efforts to preserve and celebrate the art and science of horology.
ABOUT HOROPEDIA
The Horopedia Foundation was established in February 2023 and has been granted public interest status. The Foundation’s Board is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr Helmut Crott, André Colard and Marc André Deschoux. The Foundation manages Horopedia.org, the first online video encyclopedia on watchmaking. The platform was launched in 2022 and quickly received unanimous support within the community.
To date, more than 100 multilingual documentary films about museums, horological schools, tools and watch components, and the mechanical principles behind their operation can be found on Horopedia.org. To reinforce its educational mission, the platform also incorporates visual teaching materials to facilitate a better understanding of the information provided. The site offers nearly 900 pages with detailed definitions of horological terms and historical anecdotes about significant horological inventions.
Horopedia.org meticulously covers all aspects of the fascinating watchmaking industry in French, English, and German. It offers detailed definitions of tools and complications, 3D images of movements, and in-depth video explanations of component production, their history, and their functions in a watch. A dedicated section of the site lists horological institutions, including schools and Museums in Switzerland and around the world.
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