Harry Winston Opens Timepiece Facility
Harry Winston has announced the opening of its Timepiece Manufacture in Geneva, Switzerland. Since its first collection of timepieces debuted in 1989, Harry Winston has garnered widespread acclaim among watch connoisseurs for its innovative approach. As Harry Winston continues to expand in order to meet increased demand, the opening of the Manufacture marks a milestone in the continued success of the company’s timepiece business.
In all, 100 employees are based at Plan-les-Ouates. The industrial wing of the Timepiece Manufacture will house all production processes (excluding the dials that will continue to be made at Les Cadraniers), the manufacture of cases, timepiece assembly, gem setting and quality control. The commercial wing of the facility will be home to design, international sales, marketing and communications, security, IT, finance, internal audit and human resources.
“The Timepiece Manufacture will enable us to extend our production capacity to meet the growing global demand of our product. At the same time, we will be able to house all of our activities under one roof, providing a streamlined approach that is essential for maintaining an efficient and effective business model,” said Thomas O’Neill, CEO of Harry Winston.
The Timepiece Facility is located in the heart of the watch-making district in Plan-les-Ouates. It was designed by Patrick Reynaud and Philippe Gaillard in conjunction with Frederic Legendre, whose work includes the Harry Winston stand at BaselWorld. The building has a unique, contemporary feel with elements that are reflective in many ways of a Harry Winston timepiece. Glass details are incorporated throughout the building to evoke the glimmer and sparkle of a diamond — the hallmark of Harry Winston. The use of distinctive materials, such as marble from India, allows the new Harry Winston Timepiece Manufacture to stand out as a superior example of the company’s commitment to modern innovation and quality.
For the past twenty years, Harry Winston has created some of the most heralded timepieces known today. From the iconic Avenue and Premier Collections, to the renowned Opus and Z Project Platform, Harry Winston continues to defy convention by crafting both technical and jeweled timepieces which incorporate unique movements, materials and gem stones to provide a sense of beauty unequaled in the watch making industry. (Source: Harry Winston press)