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What Greubel Forsey Loses When It Loses Forsey.

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Sergio Galanti
Mar 29, 2026
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Stephen Forsey’s departure from the brand he co-founded raises a question independent watchmaking prefers to avoid — what happens to artisanal brand DNA when the artisan walks out the door?

Here is what happened. On February 3, 2026, Stephen Forsey confirmed that the board of Greubel Forsey had terminated his employment contract. The effective date was M…

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