FHH Watch Specialist Test
CHF 385.00
The Fondation Haute Horlogerie delivers the only internationally recognised certification on theoretical watchmaking knowledge: the FHH Certification, spread over 3 levels.
The second level: FHH Watch Specialist
The FHH Watch Specialist level goes deeper into the fundamentals and introduces the main watch complications.
As the test is digital, it can be taken from any place. You can pick a preferred timing from the open sessions available during any business day.
FHH Watch Specialists have acquired a sound understanding of the culture of watchmaking.
They have extensive know-how and a fundamental grasp on how a watch works and are able to enrich their discussions with anecdotes about brands, as well as knowledge of certain complications. They can share their personal interest in the field and are able to converse fluently on the four areas of knowledge tested.
4 themes, 120 questions
Technical Knowledge
The questions concern the mechanism of a watch, the functioning of a movement, the function of the different components and the main horological complications.
45 questions
Market Players
Focus on the brands and products that make up the world of watchmaking, as well as the economic environment of the industry.
38 questions
Materials and Finishes
Focus on materials used in watchmaking such as gold, stainless steel, nickel silver, silicon, or Superluminova.
22 questions
Culture and History
The questions test your knowledge of the main points of watchmaking history: key dates, major innovations, precursors…
15 questions
The FHH Watch Specialist Certificate is awarded to candidates who score a total of 75% overall with no minimum score per theme required.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
| Knowledge Axes | Amount of questions to process | Score to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Knowledge | 45 | Do not require a minimum score in each knowledge axis |
| Market players | 38 | |
| Materials and finishes | 22 | |
| Culture and History | 15 | |
| Total | 120 | 75% |
Fee
The fee of CHF 385 includes:
- A practice test
- A recommended reading list to help prepare for the exam
- Digital content (e-learning app)
- One exam session
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Watch Essentials Video Series
No online training program is currently available to prepare for the FHH Watch Specialist certification. However, the Watch Essentials Video Series — usually paired with the first-level FHH Watch Advisor certification — can be a helpful resource for reviewing the fundamentals, even when preparing for a higher-level exam.
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FAQ
No, the format is digital. The test can be taken from any place. An excellent internet connexion is required.
No, no training is included. It is a self-studying format.
Tools are given to the participants upon registration (access to the practice test, reading list, apps)
The results of the test are published 5 days after it took place.
You will receive a PDF version by email between 15 and 20 days after, it is indicated in this email that a paper version can also be sent upon request.
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