Inhorgenta and Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) will create a new experiential space for watchmaking in 2026.
At the heart of the cooperation and partnership of Inhorgenta and Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) will once again host the FHH Cultural Space (Hall A1.333): as a curated space for knowledge transfer, dialogue and the direct experience of fine watchmaking.
Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie, says about the partnership with Inhorgenta:
„Our collaboration with Inhorgenta is based on a shared conviction: watchmaking is far more than a product – it is a cultural and profoundly human endeavor.”.
The FHH Cultural Space 2026 is designed as a place for sharing, exchange and discovery – where craftsmanship, history and future perspectives meet.“
Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of Inhorgenta, adds:
„"The collaboration with the FHH underlines our ambition to further strengthen Inhorgenta as an international platform for fine watchmaking.".
The FHH Cultural Space combines curated content, exclusive watch highlights and professional exchange, showcasing the importance of watchmaking today and in the future.“
FHH partner brands: Piaget, BOVET and Oris offer live insights into the fine art of watchmaking.
In 2026, the partner brands Piaget, BOVET and Oris will present themselves in the FHH Cultural Space with continuous live formats throughout the entire trade fair.
Visitors gain insights into traditional craftsmanship, finishing processes, and brand-specific manufacturing methods. In addition, the brands curate their own program highlights:
Piaget demonstrates the finishing of watch movements, BOVET hosts an engraving masterclass as well as storytelling sessions around its brand heritage, while Oris highlights its cultural values.
Free watchmaking workshops: Experience craftsmanship up close
A key element of the FHH Cultural Space is the free watchmaking workshops. Interested visitors can experience the art of watchmaking live and up close without prior registration.
The sessions focus on basic techniques and, through disassembling and assembling a clockwork mechanism, impart a deep understanding of precision, patience, and craftsmanship.
- Saturday, February 21, 2026: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, February 22, 2026: 2–3 p.m. and 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 23, 2026: 11:30-12:30 am
Watch Talks: Perspectives for Crafts and Culture
The program is complemented by a high-caliber series of talks and conferences. Topics range from the connection between jewelry and watchmaking to new generations of watch enthusiasts and the role of humans in technological change.
Watch Makers: Interactive insights into the world of watchmaking
The exhibition „Watch Makers“, curated by the FHH, can be seen in the FHH Cultural Space throughout the entire duration of the trade fair. It was conceived as an immersive, multi-sensory experience and invites visitors on a journey of discovery through the diverse professions of watchmaking.
Craftsmanship skills and techniques such as work assembly and decoration, gemstone setting, case engraving and marquetry are taught.
About Fondation Haute Horlogerie
The Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) was founded in 2005 by Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux, and the Richemont Group. Since then, it has been dedicated to the international promotion of watchmaking culture and positioning the watch as an object of art and culture. The FHH sees itself as a neutral reference within the watchmaking industry and bases its work on three central pillars. „Watches and Culture“ makes watchmaking culture accessible to a broad public as well as to professionals through original content, events, and international encounters. The FHH Academy offers training and continuing education programs as well as certifications for professionals and future watch enthusiasts – with courses in over 20 countries, both in person and online. The FHH Forum is an industry-supported platform for exchange, discussion, and debate, connecting leading players to actively shape the future of watchmaking.
Around 40 watch brands actively support the mission of the FHH to preserve and develop watchmaking culture and its heritage.
