FHH Academy: Ten Years of Excellence in Watchmaking Education

The Fondation Haute Horlogerie, committed to promoting and disseminating watchmaking culture globally, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. A significant milestone for this renowned organization, which has trained over thirty thousand students worldwide over the past ten years.

FHH Academy Educational Programs

The exclusive FHH programs cover a wide range of topics, from the “Watch Essentials” level, designed for those who want to acquire a solid basic knowledge, to the “Watch Expert” level, intended for more experienced students who want to perfect their skills.

The FHH Certification is widely recognized and appreciated in the watch industry, especially by those working in retail. In recent years, over ten thousand students, including employees of numerous companies, have obtained this prestigious certification.

The Evolution of FHH Training

Since 2019, after years dedicated to training sales personnel in the watchmaking sector, the Academy has decided to open the “Watch Essentials” program to the public as well.

Among the most significant moments of this journey are the launch of the innovative Watch Live application in 2019 and the introduction of e-modules and live courses.

These innovations have significantly expanded the Academy's scope of action, allowing it to reach an even wider audience of enthusiasts.

A Special Anniversary: ​​FHH Roadshow

To mark this special anniversary, the FHH Academy will host a series of events around the world to celebrate the art of watchmaking and showcase its educational programs in detail.

The first stage of the FHH Roadshow, which took place on April 26 and 27 at the we are_club in Paris, was attended by nearly three hundred people for the launch of the new series of educational videos in French, based on the Watch Essentials program. This format is set to see significant international expansion over the course of the year.

FHH invites the watchmaking community to stay constantly updated on the exclusive events and novelties of 2024 through the Academy's website and social media. The aim is to involve an ever wider and international audience, united by the passion for the watchmaking industry and its extraordinary creations.

FHH's connection with Pisa 1940

In recent years, 55 members ofPisa 1940 staff (over 50%) have obtained this certification. Each year, the company renews its commitment to spreading the culture, tradition and technique of watchmaking.

Pisa 1940 was one of the first watch retailers to join the FHH training program , faithful to its belief that knowledge and training are essential to telling the fascinating story of watches.