Watchmaking is an art. There have been many attempts to define the elusive concept of Fine Watchmaking. The “Fine Watchmaking“ denomination embraces a centuries-old, living history, a rich and specific culture, a professional ethic, the enduring expertise of the artisan, and a burning passion. In a word, Fine Watchmaking is a culture of knowledge and know-how. While Fine Watchmaking is heir to a long tradition, it nonetheless looks firmly to the future. Its values are research, innovation, development and training new generations.
To present what it takes to handcraft a fine timepiece, I have visited the Institut Minerva der Recherche en Haute Horlogerie.