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Haute Horlogerie: news, hands-on reviews and new releases
Haute horlogerie refers to the pinnacle of the watchmaking art: sophisticated complications, hand finishing and limited, confidential production. It brings together grand complications, artistic crafts and know-how passed down from generation to generation. Passion Horlogere has followed haute horlogerie news since 2009: new releases, reviews and analysis. Find our articles on this segment below.
Haute horlogerie brings together the finest achievements of mechanical craftsmanship. Here are the essential markers, followed by what we cover of its news.
An exceptional territory. Haute horlogerie stands out through the complexity of its mechanisms and the refinement of its finishing. It encompasses grand complications such as the tourbillon, the perpetual calendar, the minute repeater or the grande sonnerie, as well as artistic crafts such as enamelling, engraving and gem setting.
A demand for craftsmanship. What defines this segment lies as much in its functions as in the way they are executed: bevelling of bridges, polishing of surfaces, hand assembly. Labels and hallmarks also attest to certain levels of quality and provenance, reassurance for collectors.
A living world. Far from static, haute horlogerie keeps renewing itself through the major annual fairs, independent manufactures and a new generation of creators who boldly reinterpret tradition.
What you will find on this page. Passion Horlogère has followed haute horlogerie news since 2009: new releases, hands-on reviews, features and analysis. The articles gathered below bring together our coverage of this segment, updated as new releases appear.