Maison des Métiers d’Art: Cartier’s Tribute to Timeless Craftsmanship (Métiers d’Art Straw and Gold Marquetry Panther, Ronde Louis Cartier Zebra and Giraffe, Crocodile Jewelry)
In 2014, Cartier inaugurated the Maison des Métiers d’Art in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland - a sanctuary dedicated to preserving and revitalising rare artisanal crafts. Nestled in a meticulously restored 17th-century farmhouse, this institution epitomises the seamless blend of tradition and innovation, establishing itself as a global benchmark in the world of watchmaking and fine craftsmanship.
Letting the heart decide – the favorite watches of Watches & Wonders
Intended as the world's most important international watch salon, Watches & Wonders gathered impressive names under its roof and broke records in terms of attendance. I was a shy journalist, one of the 43,000 unique visitors of 125 nationalities. It was a city within a city.
