29 August–2 September 2023
ROTONDE DU MONT-BLANC
Almost 40 watch brands will officially present their latest releases by the banks of Lake Geneva as part of the Geneva Watch Days, which are being held for the fourth time. Here is the program for the week with free admission to the general public
First off, come and marvel at the window displays of the participating companies, grouped by theme at the Geneva Days pavilion set up at the Rotonde du Mont Blanc. Guided tours with an expert will be available from August 30 until September 1 at 1:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00pm. These continue with the photo exhibition “What Time Is It?” initiated by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie at the Pont de la Machine. Simply register online at Geneva Watch Days (gva-watch-days.com). Saturday, September 2 is open house at the pavilion.
Geneva Watch Days also rely on their media partners to add to their voice. Revolution magazine is holding a series of symposiums at the pavilion presented by Wei Koh, founder of the magazine and Grail Watch. These will be broadcast on its platforms (scheduling below). Worldtempus and GMT magazine, members of the Salon since its launch, will release a highlights journal every day presented by Sophie Furley and her team, showing all the best bits of the week. Hantang Culture, the media group based in Shanghai, will make sure the event doesn’t go unmissed in China. Finally, the Horopedia Foundation, the encyclopedia of horology, and the Ecole de l’Horlogerie de Genève will make their educational contribution to the standing of the Salon.
SYMPOSIUMS
Tuesday August 29, 2023, 4:00pm
Success in Watch Leadership
Four well-known leaders of major watch brands will share their views on the key to the success of their
business.
Wednesday August 30, 2023, 1:30pm
Legends of Independent Watchmaking
This is where the creators of independent Swiss brands, which have been booming in recent decades,
can take the floor.
Wednesday August 30, 2023, 4:30pm
International Stars of Independent Watchmaking
The watchmaking industry is undoubtedly Swiss – but it’s spreading: the six guests on this panel have
launched their brands abroad with notable success.
Thursday August 31, 2023, 1:30pm
Influencers In the Watch Business
What is the role of influencers? Have they become indispensable and what do they expect? Six of them
share their experience.
Thursday August 31, 2023, 4:30pm
Rising Stars of Independent Watchmaking
Newbies on the watchmaking scene have made an impact. They’ll be there to tell us their story.
Friday September 1, 2023, 1:30pm
AP Renaud & Papi: High Watchmaking’s Finest Graduate Program
Over the years, the Renaud & Papi manufacture has trained the biggest watchmakers of today. Come
and listen to them and share their passion for the most wonderful job in the world.
Saturday September 2, 2023, 11:00am
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie invites you to celebrate with them over brunch.
Interested in becoming a watch collector? How do you get started? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Is it
not just about following your instinct?
Everyone is welcome to come and share in these special moments in the relaxed and friendly
atmosphere typical of the Geneva Watch Days.
BRANDS
The 2023 event brings together the following brands: Alpina, Angelus, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son,
Artime, Bausele, Bianchet, Breitling, Bulgari, Byrne, Konstantin Chaykin, Claude Meylan, Corum,
Czapek & Cie, De Bethune, Doxa, Frédérique Constant Group, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey,
Hautlence, HYT, Jacob and Co, Krayon, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Massena Lab, Maurice Lacroix,
MB&F, H. Moser & Cie., Oris, Perrelet, Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, Raketa, Reservoir,
Ressence, Singer, Trilobe, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk.
Simply register online at Geneva Watch Days. Saturday, September 2 is open house at the pavilion.
Source:
Geneva Watch Day
gva-watch-days.com
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ABOUT THE GENEVA WATCH DAYS
The Geneva Watch Days are an industry salon founded in 2020 by eight prestigious watch brands:
Breitling, Bulgari, De Bethune, Girard-Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie, MB&F, Ulysse Nardin, and Urwerk.
The event is based on a modern and unconventional philosophy that emphasizes cooperation while
avoiding complexity. It is a self-managed organization that is light, flexible, and agile, providing a
common space to showcase the latest in watchmaking, while giving participating brands the
opportunity to host decentralized activities. Held in partnership with the Canton and the City of Geneva
as well as the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG), the show caters to retailers
and media, while being completely open to the public.
