THE FIRST VIDEOS ARE PUBLISHED!
The first videos presenting the artisanal and semi-artisanal production methods of various watchmaking components and tools are now available on horopedia.org.
True to its mission of preserving the art of watchmaking for future generations, the HOROPEDIA Foundation has published its first educational videos:
Horopedia aims to adopt a holistic approach to the educational content published on its website.
The platform will cover different production methods, from artisanal to semi-artisanal, industrial, and high-tech, and will provide in-depth explanations of the processes and their historical context. A variety of themes and aspects of watchmaking culture will allow viewers to easily select the topics that interest them.
The first videos serve as a preview of the full range of terms and techniques that will gradually appear on the website. As the project develops, new films on other watchmaking themes will be released to illustrate different aspects of the colorful tapestry of the watchmaking multiverse.
The website has also been updated to make it more user-friendly and ergonomic. All content is now available in French, English, and German.
One of the unique features of Horopedia is its professional video content. Watches are complex mechanisms that require precision, attention to detail, and a great deal of patience in the manufacturing process. The same approach is applied to all the videos published on horopedia.org. Each film reveals the meticulous work down to the smallest detail and, above all, people’s passion for this craft.
“We naturally rely on people, companies, and institutions to make this possible, whether by helping us fund such a massive project, or by opening their doors to help us document all this fantastic watchmaking know-how. I know, and I’ve already heard, that some might want to keep their little secrets, but imagine a three-Michelin-star chef and his best recipe. He can give you every ingredient he uses down to the gram, the cooking times down to the second, but try making it yourself and it won’t look or taste the same, generally far from it. It’s really the chef’s talent, his experience, his hands that make the difference, and it’s the same for watchmaking”.
“So, please, open your doors and let’s do this for the future of our beloved industry. The journey to develop the next generation encyclopedia on horology is only just beginning. Thanks to the collective efforts of a passionate community, we have the opportunity to create a definitive guide that transcends time, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation. And that is exactly the legacy that HOROPEDIA wants to leave.”
Horopedia represents a pivotal moment, heralding a new chapter in the study and preservation of horological excellence. Subscribe to Horopedia’s newsletter to stay up to date with the updates and watchmaking definitions we will illustrate next.
SUPPORT HOROPEDIA – DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
By accepting donations, we wish to strengthen our efforts in producing high-quality videos for our online encyclopedia and make it a true universal reference source for watchmaking culture.
Committed to developing a watchmaking culture, the HOROPEDIA Foundation strives to create a global platform bringing people together around the appreciation of horological knowledge, history, and culture.
HOROPEDIA is proud to have received official recognition of the importance of its mission to safeguard horological heritage with the status of “public interest foundation”.
You can support the Foundation’s work in preserving horological know-how and craftsmanship by making a donation. Your generous contributions will help strengthen the production of high-quality videos available online at horopedia.org.
To encourage the Foundation’s efforts, please visit: https://horopedia.org/fr/donations/
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This page has been automatically translated from the reference French version using an artificial intelligence tool. Errors or inaccuracies may remain. If you notice any, especially if this is your native language, please feel free to report them to info@horopedia.org. Your contribution helps us improve the quality of the encyclopedia.
While awaiting their translation, images and videos remain temporarily displayed in French.
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