As Geneva Watch Days 2025 draws near, Revolution confirms the return of its annual Horological Symposiums. Designed as platforms for debate and exchange, these discussions have carved out a reputation for cutting through the noise with sharp insights into the shifting landscape of watchmaking.

 

Moderating this year’s panels are Revolution’s Founder Wei Koh, Global Editorial Director Tracey Llewellyn, and Head of Partnerships Constant Kwong, who are joined by guest moderators Ahmed “Shary” Rahman and Mark Cho — both notable collectors whose voices carry weight in the community. Across the fair, expect conversations that span branding, media, and the globalization of watchmaking, with a spotlight session dedicated to expertise emerging from the Far East.

 

Is Watch Journalism Dead? Collector vs Influencer vs Journalist

Collectors say that today’s journalists are deficient in knowledge. Today’s journalists are being overtaken in popularity by influencers. Who knows the most and who should the watch industry be listening to?

 

September 4, 2pm – 3pm

Moderators: Wei Koh, Ahmed “Shary” Rahman 

Panelists: Adrian Barker, Roman Sharf, NYC Watch Guy, Christian Bangert (@onlybuyingtime), Tracey Llewellyn, Mark Kauzlarich

 

Only The Strong Will Survive

The watch market is in one of the worst all-time slumps aggravated by 39 percent tarrifs on all Swiss products to the US. Yet certain brands are navigating watchmaking’s current Existential Crisis with intelligence. Who are they and how are they doing it?

 

September 5, 2pm – 3pm

Moderators: Wei Koh, Tracey Llewellyn

Panelists: Jean-Christophe Babin, Edouard Meylan, Antoine Pin, Alex Rosenfield, Patrick Pruniaux

 

Is Real Watchmaking Alive?

What if an EMP wiped out every electronic clock? Once, in the golden age of the marine chronometer, mechanical watches meant the difference between life and death. Who would you trust with your survival today? And are there too many so-called “chronometers” out there with no real certification?

 

September 6, 2pm – 3pm

Moderators: Wei Koh, Constant Kwong

Panelists: Stephen Forsey, Bernhard Lederer, Felix Baumgartner, Andreas Wyss, Carole Forestier-Kasapi

 

Enter The Dragon

Asia has long been known as the quiet powerhouse behind Swiss watchmaking, its role in manufacturing an open secret within the industry. But today, a new narrative is unfolding. Creativity, cultural pride, and design innovation are reshaping Asia’s presence in haute horlogerie. Where is this creative energy coming from and how are these watchmakers and brand leaders expressing their Asian identity through their timepieces?

 

September 7, 2pm – 3pm

Moderators: Wei Koh, Mark Cho

Panelists: Ming Thien, Benjamin Chee, Robin Tallendier, Jenny Guo, Yosuke Sekiguchi, Naoya Hida