Independent watchmakers

Stephen Forsey: “There’s a risk of a loss of know-how”

INTERVIEW

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By Pierre Maillard

January 2020

Greubel Forsey recently presented its Hand Made 1. As its name suggests, this exceptional watch was made almost entirely (95%) by hand. Europa Star took advantage of the occasion to meet Stephen Forsey, who told us of the constant effort by Greubel Forsey to conserve its know-how. A concern which, paradoxically, is aimed at ensuring them a future.

Stephen Forsey: “There’s a risk of a loss of know-how”

INTERVIEW

Español Français

By Pierre Maillard

January 2020

Stephen Forsey: “There's a risk of a loss of know-how”

Greubel Forsey recently presented its Hand Made 1. As its name suggests, this exceptional watch was made almost entirely (95%) by hand. Europa Star took advantage of the occasion to meet Stephen Forsey, who told us of the constant effort by Greubel Forsey to conserve its know-how. A concern which, paradoxically, is aimed at ensuring them a future.

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