WATCHMAKING

STRATEGY, CURATION, AND CULTURAL POSITIONING

I advise independent ateliers, established manufactures, and collectors on navigating Swiss and international watchmaking. My consultancy blends heritage, innovation, and market insight to foster strategic growth and cultural relevance.

Core Expertise:

Brand positioning and storytelling
Product development and collection strategy
Market growth and distribution
Heritage stewardship and client relations
Active engagement within the international horological ecosystem, including the GPHG Academy
Established relationships across collector circles, independent watchmakers, cultural institutions, and industry stakeholders

I work closely with clients to guide their next chapter in watchmaking, grounded in craftsmanship and cultural legacy.

Core services

I provide expert consulting for independent watch brands, institutions, and stakeholders across the global horology landscape — combining strategic insight with a commitment to cultural preservation.

Brand Strategy & Market PositioninG

Strategic guidance for new and independent watchmaking ventures — including brand identity, operational setup, product planning, and market entry.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & CULTURAL IMPACT

End-to-end support for exhibitions, museum initiatives, and heritage-driven projects — including fundraising strategies aligned with cultural value.

HERITAGE CURATION & COLLECTION ADVISORY

Expertise in the acquisition, management, and storytelling of horological patrimony for collectors, funds, and institutions.

INSTITUTIONAL & INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

Partnerships across the watchmaking ecosystem — from manufacturers to cultural and media institutions.

NON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

Advisory for foundations and programs dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of watchmaking.

"Time is the ultimate luxury."

"In watchmaking, as in strategy, every detail matters - and every second counts."

"Time, space and memory - there are the true complications."

Philippe Dufour

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

GPHG ACADEMY Member

Since 2020

Email

js@jessicasilli.com