The Business of Watches [021] La Joux-Perret CEO Jean-Claude Eggen

About this episode

Jean-Claude Eggen discusses the economics of watch movement production and the Tad Kozh initiative.

The head of the Swiss movement maker explains the economics of producing the engines that drive timepieces, whether mechanical or (solar) quartz. Plus, everything you need to know about Tad Kozh, a new initiative to preserve and develop the metier d'art in fine watchmaking.

People in this episode

Guest: Jean-Claude Eggen

Topics covered

• watchmaking
• economics
• mechanical watches
• quartz watches
• fine arts
• craftsmanship

Keywords

• watches
• movement maker
• mechanical
• quartz
• Tad Kozh
• fine watchmaking
• economics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: La Joux-Perret, Tad Kozh

Places: Switzerland

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