Watchmakers are almost magicians capable of unimaginable wonders. These master artisans focused on the art of watchmaking, create and repair our loved watches. Their craftsmanship talent is mesmerizing, and it is surprising how their hands can craft such tiny pieces that compose Haute Horlogerie.

All the parts of the watches that fall under Haute Horlogerie are handmade so their manufacture requires a deep knowledge of ancient techniques. While watchmakers work with watches, clockmakers do the equivalent with clocks. Given their handmade nature, many of these luxury timepieces are limited edition.

The majority of contemporary watchmakers, especially from Switzerland and other European countries, work directly for high-end watch brands and have high-quality technical background and training. Some watchmakers are independent, which means they do not work for a specific luxury brand but directly for the manufacturing company.

Watchmaking in Haute Horlogerie involves assembling and dismantling, polishing and installing dials and hands. However, the watch movement is the core of the process, where genuine watchmakers come in.

Among others, the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) are some of the best organizations working in Haute Horlogerie to preserve the excellent quality of these luxury watches.

All watch manufacturers have as their mission to maintain the highest possible quality control on their art pieces. Therefore in Haute Horlogerie, standards are extremely high.