The SUPERLATIVE PODCAST: Inside The FHH — Pascal Ravessoud On Education, Culture, And The Watch Industry’s Long Game
In a recent episode of the Superlative podcast, Ariel Adams interviews Pascal Ravessoud, who holds key positions at the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH). The discussion centers on the importance of education and cultural understanding in the mechanical watchmaking industry. Ravessoud elaborates on the FHH's original mission and its evolution, particularly its separation from Watches and Wonders. This shift aims to prioritize cultural education over commercial interests, emphasizing the need for credible knowledge in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The conversation further delves into the role of FHH Academy's certification programs in cultivating passion and expertise among professionals and enthusiasts. Both Adams and Ravessoud highlight the significance of exhibitions and global events in transforming craft into experiential learning. They also touch on the topics of transparency, debate, and long-term thinking in an industry that balances tradition with the pressures of modern growth, underscoring the necessity of sustained cultural investment as watchmaking reaches new audiences.
