The Poinçon de Genève is governed by Law I 1 25 of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. This legal foundation gives it a unique authority, embedding certification within an official procedure designed to guarantee the Geneva provenance, craftsmanship and performance of each timepiece.
Certification is not granted by the brands themselves, but by the Timelab Foundation, established by law and entrusted by the State of Geneva with operating the Poinçon de Genève Office. Independent of the manufactures, it provides external oversight based on official regulations.
The Timelab staff responsible for the Poinçon de Genève are sworn in as required by law. This oath entails a specific responsibility: to apply the regulations with rigor, neutrality, and transparency. Consequently, every certified timepiece undergoes an official inspection conducted without compromise.
More than a mark of quality, the Poinçon de Genève seals a bond of trust between Geneva, watchmakers and watch enthusiasts.
