Switzerland
Geneva
Geneva is the symbolic capital of haute horlogerie. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Rolex are headquartered here, and the Geneva Seal (Poinçon de Genève) - administered by the canton - is one of horology's most stringent quality marks.
Watch District
Rue du Rhône and the surrounding Plainpalais / Acacias district
Notable Institutions
Patek Philippe Museum
MuseumOperates a four-floor private museum at 7 Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers covering 500 years of European watchmaking.
Watches and Wonders Geneva
Trade fairAnnual industry fair held at Palexpo each spring; successor to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH).
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire - Horology Collection
MuseumPublic museum in central Geneva with an extensive enamel-watch and clock collection.
Traveler Note
Most flagship boutiques line the Rue du Rhône between Place du Port and Place Bel-Air.