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Key Figures 2025 by the Francéclat Observatory
The French watchmaking and jewellery industries—both creative sectors—were affected by both the broader economic uncertainties and the somewhat erratic changes in U.S. customs tariffs.
Interview with Nicolas Ducoudert, Founder of Beaubleu
Founded in Paris in 2017, Beaubleu offers a new perception of time…
Press Release : When France reconquers time
France is ramping up its watchmaking industry. Driven by all sector stakeholders,…
French brands at Inhorgenta in February 2026
Inhorgenta will open its doors in Munich from February 20 to 23,…
Interview with Lilian Thibault, Founder of AWAKE
AWAKE is a distillation of passion and philosophy, embodied in the instrument…
French brands in the spotlight at the Wind-Up New York show
Francéclat supports and promotes the excellence of French watchmaking on the international…
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2025: 10 French Brands Gathered Under the France Pavilion
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair will open its doors from…
Blue watches, timepieces to chase the blues away
Between sea and sky, blue cradles the world with a watchful eye.…
Diving watches: queens of the ocean depths
Since they first emerged in the 1950s, diving watches have become icons…
French watchmaking shines at the Geneva Watch Week!
From April 1 to 7, 2025, Geneva becomes the global hub of…
Revival of a watch movement: French automatic watches
The French automatic watch market has been experiencing a renaissance. A new…
Inhorgenta: French pavilion of 10 watch brands.
Inhorgenta will open its doors in Munich on 21 February 2025. With…
Clocking the trend for minimalist women’s watches to sharpen your style
Elegant, timeless and discreet: minimalism has made a big impact on fashion,…