Glossary

Also known as the Poinçon de Genève, is the official hallmark of the city and canton of Geneva, Switzerland. This official seal is applied to various wristwatch movements and serves as a standard of quality in the watchmaking industry in Geneva. It has specific and defined criteria set forth by law.

In order to be granted the Geneva Seal, watches must meet eleven strict criteria. The Geneva Seal is a prestigious certification awarded to wristwatch movements manufactured in the city or canton of Geneva. While it primarily focuses on the finishing and decoration of the watch movement, it is highly regarded in the world of watchmaking as a mark of excellence.