The Lake Belongs to the Independents: Geneva Watch Days 2025 and the Shape of Horology’s Future

Five days of showcasing, of presentations from independents and the occasional larger name, yet Geneva Watch Days remains the mecca for independent horological expression. Most of the show unfolded at the Beau-Rivage, which — despite scaffolding and the dust of ongoing refurbishment — managed to absorb much of the activity. Still, there were more hotels…