The traditional watchmaker is often thought of as a dying breed due to the many changes that have occurred in the watchmaking business.

For many years, Swiss-made mechanical watches were highly sought after and renowned Swiss brands dominated the market.

However, with the development of quartz technology and unattractive digital timepieces in the 1980s, the industry faced a crisis. It seemed that watchmakers were no longer appreciated for their craft and the industry was facing an uncertain future.

The traditional watchmaker has dwindled in number dramatically over the last century but there are still those who continue to embody the skills and techniques that have epitomized young watchmaking students for generations. These individuals have acquired the knowledge and expertise of their predecessors, beginning as young watchmaking students who learned how to reconstruct and repair the most complex of timepieces.

The Swiss watch industry has long been at the forefront of this craft, producing some of the most intricate mechanical watches in the world. The traditional watchmaker has been a staple in the watchmaking industry for centuries, but with the rise of technology and mass production, is it becoming a dying breed? For many years, independent Swiss watchmakers thrived in creating high-quality timepieces that were both reliable and beautiful. These craftsmen worked tirelessly to perfect their craft and ran their own businesses with pride. However, in the seventies, the infamous quartz crisis hit the watchmaking industry hard. Many companies went bankrupt or had to close their doors.

However, there are still those who appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry of traditional watchmaking. Many of us have looked into the shops of master watchmakers, admiring their high-end watch restoration work and dreaming of owning one ourselves. For some, this passion for watches was passed down through generations – dads who were also watchmakers, grandfathers who had Hamilton or British timepieces that they treasured. Swiss watchmaker watches are particularly
renowned for their precision and quality. These master craftsmen sit at their benches with drawers full of tools and pieces, working tirelessly to create or restore a timepiece to its former glory.