What is a watch brand without the people behind it? Nothing! This is why in 2020 we introduced #humanfriday – to present team members, partners and friends of the brand. Today we meet Cesare Riegler, our young, very talented watchmaker.
22-year-old Cesare Riegler graduated from his watchmaking program in 2017, and after a few years working for IWC and the retailer Christ, he joined Chronoswiss in the spring of 2021 .
“It was a great experience to work for big companies, but I prefer to be at an independent family-owned company. Here I am not just working on some details – I am really part of the action where the watches are made ready for our clients.”
Why did you become a watchmaker?
“Good question … to me there is something fascinating about making a watch come to life and making sure that it runs smoothly. If a watch comes in for repair, I like the challenge of figuring out, understanding and solving the problem.”
What happens on a normal workday?
“Most of the time I am doing ...