WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to offer a bridge, a platform of exchange, between the world of watchmaking and the students of the University of St. Gallen. On the one hand, the Watch Club acts as a gateway for students to the watch industry; nurturing passion, broadening perspectives across its different dimensions (be it marketing, production, the second-hand market…), and functioning as a stepping stone for internships and careers in the watchmaking industry.
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On the other hand, the Watch Club acts as a point of contact for watch brands looking to connect with the student body, providing the industry with fresh perspectives and prospective candidates. The Watch Club also works on expanding company presence on campus.
Extraordinary Experiences
Past events include: watch hunts, exclusive manufactures visits (Zenith, Omega, H. Moser & Cie, IWC, TAG Heuer, Greubel Forsey…), boutique experiences, guest lectures, and more.
Our Core Values
We strive to be a relaxed group of watch enthusiasts that is open to all, in which members can easily contribute to the community and find like-minded peers. (No matter if you’re an Assessment-year student or an Alumni, if you wear a highly-complicated movement on the wrist or you appreciate the simplicity of a digital watch, we have a spot for you.) Likewise, being an association based at one of Europe’s leading business schools is also reflected in our principles: luxury brands can rely on our professionalism, know-how and entrepreneurial spirit for a stable, well-polished and rich collaborative experience.
Meet The Team
What I like about watches:
They have the ability to embody a harmonious combination of pleasing visual designs and meticulous engineering details to create timeless pieces filled with tradition and innovation.
Ian Kepper
President
What I like about watches:
I love how Collecting watches is an endless journey to the next exciting piece, and along the way it creates a special connection not just to the watches themselves but to the community of people who share the same passion.
Mattia Vassella
Co-Head Marketing
What I like about watches:
They have the ability to embody a harmonious combination of pleasing visual designs and meticulous engineering details to create timeless pieces filled with tradition and innovation.
David JURCSO
Vice-President
What I like about watches:
I admire watches for their blend of art and precision. They subtly reflect character, tradition, and elegance.
Julian Bigler
Co-Head Marketing
What I like about watches:
Time is everywhere. Watches capture this endless flow, changing it from something fleeting and chaotic into something human, measured, and ours to hold on our wrists.
Luzian Altenburger
Co-Head Events
What I like about watches:
I appreciate watches for their ability to make time’s abstract flow tangible through mechanical precision.
Hugo Tautorat
Co-Head Events
What I like about watches:
Every watch tells a story, not just of its maker but of the time it was created in, reflecting history, art, and cultural shifts.
Samuel Miescher
Head of Finance
What I like about watches:
Every watch tells a story, not just of its maker but of the time it was created in, reflecting history, art, and cultural shifts.
Evan Martino
Head of Partnerships