History

TIME MEASUREMENTS 

⎯ 8 CIVILIZATIONS 

HISTORICAL STEPS 

⎯ KEY MOMENTS, STANDARDIZATION, EVOLUTION 

COMPLICATIONS HISTORY 

⎯ CHRONOGRAPH, TOURBILLON, WORLDTIMER, STRIKING

The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, whose mission is to promote and transmit watchmaking culture, is pleased to present the FHH Academy, its entity dedicated to watchmaking training worldwide. The FHH Academy offers a range of training courses, lectures, courses and workshops with the aim of acquiring the essential skills and knowledge related to the world of fine watchmaking.

The training can welcome up to 30 participants. 

The FHH Academy has created 20 quick learning modules to better grasp the particularities of the marvelous world of fine watchmaking. 

The module uses a variety of media and pedagogical methods that are employed throughout the course and that help to set the rhythm of the course. 

No exam is planned. A certificate of attendance is issued at the end of each module.

Divided into two levels of expertise, these modules will help you master the key topics of the industry. Going from technical to more abstract themes, these 20 modules will help you enhance your knowledge and appreciation of timeless pieces of know-how and craftsmanship. 

The objectives of the module are : 

• Participants will be able to describe how a simple mechanical watch works. 
• Participants will be able to use the appropriate terminology from the world of watchmaking. 
• Participants will be able to engage in discussions specific to watchmaking. 
• Participants will be able to differentiate the particularities of the majority of fine watch brands. 
• Participants will be able to identify the key stages in the history of watchmaking. 
• Participants will be able to succinctly identify the workings of the main watchmaking complications. 
• Participants will be able to identify the elements that make a watch with high-performance.

This training is intended for any adult interested in the watchmaking field and does not require any prerequisites.

Discover the world of watches and get to know the major aspects of an intriguing industry. A quick and practical learning tool. These modules are accessible to everyone and no technical or specific requirements are needed. 

Please contact The FHH Academy team: fhhacademy@hautehorlogerie.org​

Each module lasts 2 hours.