You cannot talk about a subject without mentioning its biggest actors. So it is the case in the watchmaking industry. Nowadays, those who claim to be interested in the Hologerie world, should not ignore who is Mr PICCIOTTO Laurent. As the son of a collector, for many of us his is some kind of « guru » of watchmaking . He is not only the founder of the famous Parisian boutique « Chronopassion », but also the ambassador of the Foundation of the Haute Horlogerie, an ex stock-holder of the brand Richard Mille, and a speaker at the watchmakers marketing conference of la Chaux-de-Fonds. It is therefore with a feeling of a deep respect and a duty towards our readers that we decided to interview Mr PICCIOTTO Laurent.

Founder of the Rodolphe Montres & Bijoux watch company and of the Rodolphe & Co design studio – two entities owned by the Franck Muller group – Rodolphe Cattin has decided to quit all his operational activities within the group as of the end of October. He will remain a minority shareholder in both companies.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, whose 20th edition will be held from January 18th to 22nd 2010, welcomes two new exhibitors, Greubel Forsey and Richard Mille, both in perfect concordance with the values of Fine Watchmaking.