The criteria

Three pillars, one standard

The Poinçon de Genève unites provenance, craftsmanship and performance in a single commitment: to preserve and perpetuate Geneva's horological excellence.

The regulations

The Poinçon de Genève regulations set out the admission requirements, the craftsmanship and performance criteria, and the control procedures. They are the reference both for watchmaking houses applying for certification and for the teams responsible for verifying compliance.

Every certified watch is assembled, adjusted, cased up and inspected in the Canton of Geneva. It carries forward a unique heritage: that of a city where watchmaking has become an art form, a culture and a signature.

Craftsmanship elevates the watchmaker's art to its highest expression. Every movement component meets uncompromising standards of finishing. From visible surfaces to the mechanism's most hidden parts, nothing is left to chance.

A timepiece certified with the Poinçon de Genève is distinguished by more than just the beauty of its movement; it also demonstrates its reliability, as running precision, water resistance, power reserve, and functions are all verified against strict criteria.