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James HIDE

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Chargé de projets R&D at ROLEX
📍 Geneva Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

James is a Research and Development Engineer with over 15 years of experience in high-end watchmaking at firms like ROLEX and Patek Philippe. A graduate of EPFL, he specializes in high-precision components like oscillators and escapements. Colleagues describe him as professional, detail-oriented, and curious.

Based on his interests in luxury conglomerates like Richemont and Louis Vuitton, James appears passionate about the broader world of high-end goods and craftsmanship beyond just watchmaking. His interest in Emirates also suggests an affinity for international travel.

He holds several patents for advanced horological inventions, including a semi-direct impulse escapement and a photovoltaic cell designed for timepieces.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chargé de projets R&D
Location
Geneva Metropolitan Area, Switzerland
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Horological Innovation
His career is focused on developing cutting-edge watch components, working within advanced research programs at top-tier manufacturers like Patek Philippe and ROLEX.
Intellectual Property
His current role involves valuing innovation and protecting intellectual property, bridging the gap between technical R&D and strategic protection of new inventions.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Chargé de projets R&D
ROLEX
2015 - 9-2025
Constructeur Recherche
Patek Philippe
2008 - 2015
Constructeur Nouvelles Technologies
Patek Philippe
2006 - 2008
Research Engineer
Hach-Lange Sàrl
9-2005 - 4-2006
Travail pratique de Master
Audemars Piguet
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Education
2003 - 2006
Master's degree
EPFL
1998 - 2002
Diplôme d'ingénieur HES
HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
1993 - 1997
CFC
CFPT Centre de Formation Professionnelle Technique
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