RÉMY COOLS

This independent French watchmaker made horological headlines in November when he won a prestigious award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). Tatler speaks to him about his victory, life beyond watches and his French roots

Can you tell us about your early interest in horology? What sparked this passion? I discovered watchmaking at 11 years old: one Saturday, my father and my uncle took me to a Swiss watchmaking facility. For me, it was a big revelation for my future. I told my parents that I wanted to be a watchmaker. They thought I was very young and would change my mind, as kids often do—wanting to be firemen or astronauts. But no, it was really my goal to become a watchmaker. So I worked hard and eventually set up my workshop. What made you so convinced about this career choice? Did anyone in your family have a background in watchmaking? Nobody in my family worked in this industry. My father was in the automotive…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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