We are thrilled to announce that the Jury for the Gaïa Prize 2016 has nominated Vianney Halter laureate in the category Craftsmanship-Creation for his contribution to the renewal of aesthetic and technical codes in contemporary watchmaking. Read more →
We are delighted to share with you a short documentary (13 minutes and 28 seconds) of master watchmakers and AHCI members Vianney Halter and Kari Voutilainen. We are grateful to NHK of Japan for sharing their work with us. Read more →
The crazyness of Baselworld is over. To fully grasp the importance of this event, here is a few numbers. Baselworld is the largest watch & jewelry show in the world with 144,000 sq. feet of halls and booths. 1500 exhibitors of which 300 Swiss watch brands. 150,000 visitors over the 7 days, 4,400 journalists from all over the world. According to industry rumours, most watch brands secure 50 to 70% of their yearly sales during the event !
How did the AHCI fare this year ? Is this show really as essential for independent brands as it for the big names ?
Here is the feedback from some members participating on the booth at Baselworld this year.
This year, the Young Talent Competition selected 3 watchmakers who have distinguished themselves by their technical achievement, their search for complexity, and their sense of design and aesthetics.
In November, the Première of the film ‘The Single Men – Masters of the Incredible and The Beautiful’ made by British producer and director Philip Selkirk was shown.
Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants
AHCI master-classes at the Dubai Watch Week
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferWe are thrilled to announce that Vianney Halter, Antoine Preziuso and Andreas Strehler will be imparting a series of master-classes at the Dubai Watch Week between the 15th and 19th of November.
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Vianney Halter nominated laureate of the Gaïa Prize
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferWe are thrilled to announce that the Jury for the Gaïa Prize 2016 has nominated Vianney Halter laureate in the category Craftsmanship-Creation for his contribution to the renewal of aesthetic and technical codes in contemporary watchmaking.
Read more →
Video of Kari Voutilainen and Vianney Halter
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferWe are delighted to share with you a short documentary (13 minutes and 28 seconds) of master watchmakers and AHCI members Vianney Halter and Kari Voutilainen. We are grateful to NHK of Japan for sharing their work with us.
Read more →
POLYRAPID to support independent watchmaking
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferWe are excited to announce that POLYRAPID has become a sponsor of the AHCI.
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14th China Watch & Clock Fair Summit, Shenzhen
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferThe 14th China Watch & Clock Fair Summit was held in Shenzhen from the 23 to 26 June 2016, which was attended by several AHCI members.
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Kim Djapri and Xu Jiabao: two new AHCI candidates
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferThe AHCI introduces two new candidates.
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Baselworld 2016 – Member perceptions and results
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferThe crazyness of Baselworld is over. To fully grasp the importance of this event, here is a few numbers. Baselworld is the largest watch & jewelry show in the world with 144,000 sq. feet of halls and booths. 1500 exhibitors of which 300 Swiss watch brands. 150,000 visitors over the 7 days, 4,400 journalists from all over the world. According to industry rumours, most watch brands secure 50 to 70% of their yearly sales during the event !
How did the AHCI fare this year ? Is this show really as essential for independent brands as it for the big names ?
Here is the feedback from some members participating on the booth at Baselworld this year.
Read more →
The winners of the Young Talent Competition 2016
2 Comments/in News /by Nicolas StaufferThis year, the Young Talent Competition selected 3 watchmakers who have distinguished themselves by their technical achievement, their search for complexity, and their sense of design and aesthetics.
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Join the Academy. Become a Friend.
1 Comment/in News /by Nicolas StaufferThe Circle of Friends brings the AHCI’s watchmakers closer to collectors and lovers.
What are the benefits of membership?
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Premier of the Single Men at F.P. Journe
in News /by Nicolas StaufferIn November, the Première of the film ‘The Single Men – Masters of the Incredible and The Beautiful’ made by British producer and director Philip Selkirk was shown.
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