Genève | Capitale Mondiale de l'Horlogerie
| Title | Genève, Capitale Mondiale de l'Horlogerie |
| Collection | Patrimony Collection |
| Limited Edition | 50 Pieces Worldwide |
Creation Details
Geneva, Capitale Mondiale de l'Horlogerie is an Atelier WOCS creation, meticulously crafted in the Geneva ateliers, where artistic mastery brings history to life. Singularly handcrafted by skilled artisans, this composition was created as part of an exhibition uniting Haute Horlogerie, history, and fine artistry - a collaboration between Bucherer and our Maison.
Produced in a limited edition of 50 numbered pieces, each artwork is authenticated by the Maison’s seal, individually signed and numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Story Behind
In this structured vision of Geneva, time is not measured, it is composed. Architecture becomes language. The Jet d’Eau rises like a note, the facades align with intent, and the distant peaks — Salève, Môle, Aravis, Mont-Blanc — frame a tableau where heritage becomes structure, and silence, style.
The typographic design draws on the graphic codes of the 1930s, a formative era in Geneva’s horological identity. It was then, in an atmosphere of discretion and resilience, that Patek Philippe emerged as the principal patron of the Poinçon de Genève. At a time when few supported the Seal, the Manufacture chose to uphold its rigorous standards, elevating the institution into a symbol of cultural pride.
By aligning its creations with the values of the Seal, Patek Philippe reinforced not only a standard, but a civic ideal, one that anchored watchmaking within the cultural architecture of the city itself. This composition echoes that lineage: a visual tribute to Geneva’s singular role in shaping the meaning of time. A city whose name, through precision and permanence, came to define a legacy: Capitale Mondiale de l’Horlogerie.
| Détails d’Œuvre |
| Méthode | Realised through the Maison’s Étorie™ process, combining natural pigment inks on pure cotton paper. Each composition may receive discreet hand-applied touches to enrich depth, texture, and visual resonance. |
| Lieu d’origine | Entirely handcrafted within the Geneva ateliers of Atelier WOCS, where each exemplar is shaped with care, intention, and lasting character. |
Acquisition Experience
Each tableau may be adapted to the collector’s preferences. Alternative frame finishes and bespoke mounting options can be arranged upon request. If intended as a gift, a discreet invoice excluding pricing may be included, along with a personalized handwritten note.
For a more ceremonial moment, our Concierge Service can coordinate white-glove delivery or a private presentation within the Collector's Salon.