Revolution Horological Symposiums at Geneva Watch Days 2026
Revolution will host its annual Horological Symposiums during Geneva Watch Days 2026, featuring three panel discussions. These panels will explore contemporary watchmaking topics including the balance between movement construction and traditional craft, the necessity of gender-specific watch design, and the evolving landscape between large watch groups and independent brands.
The first panel, 'Watchmakers vs Movement Constructors,' will debate whether watchmaking is now defined more by calibre construction than traditional craft, featuring insights from watchmaking engineer Mathieu Cleguer and master watchmaker Bernhard Lederer.
The second panel, 'Beyond Gender — Do Watchmakers Still Need to Design for Women?', will examine if dedicated design for women is still necessary in an era where buyers choose based on proportion and style, with participants including Jean-Christophe Babin and
The third panel, 'The Great Polarisation — Is There Still Space Between Giants and Independents?', will address the shrinking mid-tier market and where desirability resides, featuring perspectives from Bremont CEO Davide Cerrato and independent Japanese watchm