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The skills of mechanical watchmaking and mechanical art, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, are woven into the history and evolution of watchmaking itself. The birth of World Watch Day is a beautiful tribute to horological culture – and a step toward its future. Arc Horloger is proud to take part in this landmark initiative alongside our partners.

The global watchmaking community has never been more connected – through events, digital exchanges, and social platforms. One thing was still missing: a day to celebrate watchmaking worldwide, with no entry barriers. That’s exactly what World Watch Day offers – an open-access celebration streamed around the globe. Watchmaking has never felt more universal, and we’re proud to support this effort at Europa Star. For nearly a century, our mission has been to connect the women and men who love and shape the world of watchmaking. See you on October 10!

For 20 years, the FHH has worked to shine a light on fine watchmaking  – a true fusion of art and technique – while bringing together the people who shape it. It felt only natural for us to take an active role in co-creating this new international day for watchmaking.

The GPHG’s mission is to honor and highlight the creativity and excellence of contemporary watchmaking each year. We’re proud to take part in the creation of World Watch Day – a unifying celebration of the 12th Art.

I’m deeply honored to be one of the founding members of the World Watch Day initiative. The image of watch hands pointing to 10:10 is a perfect symbol of harmony and precision in horological craftsmanship. Eastern philosophy teaches us that time is not just a measurement – it is the rhythm of the universe. We hope this celebration inspires a renewed global reverence for time, and helps watchmaking carry forward the spirit of craftsmanship at the intersection of technology and humanity.

World Watch Day is a chance to celebrate the art and science of horology – reminding us that we’re connected by centuries of expertise and bound together through time. All of us at the Horological Society of New York are excited to celebrate and support the very first edition on October 10, 2025.

World Watch Day is more than just a date – it’s a tribute to everything that makes watchmaking extraordinary. It’s about the hands that shape each piece, the knowledge passed down from generation to generation, and the urgency we feel to preserve this legacy. It brings together artisans, collectors, and enthusiasts in a shared moment of recognition for mechanical mastery and the value of things built to last. Horopedia is proud to support this global celebration of watchmaking culture.

Watchmaking deserves a day of its own – and now, with the official launch of World Watch Day, it has one. Back in 2020, mechanical arts and watchmaking from the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc were inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Given how many causes already have a global day, it’s only right that watchmaking – so rich in history, craft, and economic value – finally be honored as well. Each year on October 10, may the joyful 10:10 smile of watch hands shine across the world.

Watchmaking heritage is built on defining moments – turning points that accelerate history and deepen our passion for time. October 10, 2025, marks one such moment, with the launch of World Watch Day. The Watch Library is proud to play an active role in this celebration of horological excellence, alongside our partners, to showcase the full creativity of the field.