2017
Foundation
Establishment in St-Cergue
Atelier WOCS was established within the Grand Hôtel de l’Observatoire. The first principles of precision, structure and continuity were set in place.
The History
The Maison
Chronicle
A Recorded Continuity
From its origins in St-Cergue above Lake Geneva to the sealing of the Foundational Register, the Chronicle records the principal moments through which Atelier WOCS formed the structure, language and continuity of the Maison.
Maison Chronicle
Recorded Sequence · Since 2017
Origins
The founding setting above Lake Geneva
Atelier WOCS was established within the Grand Hôtel de l’Observatoire in St-Cergue. From this origin emerged the first principles of precision, structure and the preservation of meaning across time.
Historical Milestones
The recorded sequence
2018
National Record
Swiss National Library
The first issuances entered the Swiss National Library under the Federal Department of Home Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, joining the recorded cultural memory of the nation.
2019
Private Issuance
Gstaad Palace
Two dedicated issuances were established for the owning family of the Gstaad Palace, held by the same family since 1947.
2020
Cultural Presence
Royal Savoy Lausanne
A permanent presence was established within the Royal Savoy in Lausanne, extending the Maison into one of Switzerland’s historic hospitality settings.
2021
Founding Chamber
Geneva Founding Chamber
The Geneva Founding Chamber was established as the first dedicated setting of the Maison, from which presentation, correspondence and custodial continuity were carried forward.
2022
Horological Record
Bucherer 1888 Geneva
A dedicated engagement with Bucherer 1888 in Geneva expanded the horological corpus of the Maison.
2023
Automotive Record
Ferrari Lausanne
A dedicated issuance was established for Ferrari Lausanne, extending the recorded body into the automotive field.
2024
Institutional Placement
Automobile Club de Monaco
A composition entered the permanent collection of the Automobile Club de Monaco, marking formal placement within one of Europe’s historic automotive institutions.
2025
Institutional Presence
Watches and Wonders Geneva
Atelier WOCS was formally invited into Watches and Wonders Geneva as the first cultural presence admitted within the watchmaking body of the Salon.
2026
Register Sealing
Sealing of the Foundational Register
The Foundational Register was sealed as the completed founding body of the Maison, composed of five hundred Foundational Guardians across private and institutional custodianship.
From this completed body, continuity was carried forward through the establishment of the Geneva Register.