The revival of independent Swiss watchmaking unfolds with exquisite clarity in this elegant volume that brings their uncompromising vision into vivid focus.Independent watchmaking in Switzerland has never been more creative, technically ambitious, or culturally influential than it is today. This book offers an intimate look at the artisans and ateliers driving that transformation.
The book is shaped by the collaboration between photographer Horst A. Friedrichs and writer Stuart Husband, who are known for their atmospheric imagery and sharply observed narrative.
Through outstanding photography and access rarely granted to the public, the volume takes readers directly into the makers’ workshops, where hand-finished components, bespoke complications, and individual design languages take shape.
- Presents fifteen profiles of the finest Swiss watchmakers today.
- Includes Philippe Dufour, Greubel Forsey, Raúl Pagès, Xhevdet Rexhepi among others.
- Reveals the temperaments, philosophies and working methods of respected craftspeople.
- Features photography of the most sought-after timepieces of the twenty-first century.
- An ideal reference book for collectors, designers, or new enthusiasts.
A significant book on Swiss watchmaking that finds a beautiful balance found at the intersection of engineering, design, and artistry.
