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Rémi Maillat, Founder, Krayon (Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
We all depend on the sun rising and setting each day and generally know the times it does so. But determining those times with a mechanical watch is complicated. With a deep understanding of that issue, Rémi Maillat, Founder of Krayon, has invented a mechanical timepiece that can display sunrise and sunset times nearly anywhere in the world.
At the October 2024 lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Maillat will offer a deep dive into the brand, unveiling the complexity behind their timepieces. Maillat will explore not only the mathematical and mechanical aspects but also the astronomical implications embedded in what appear to be simple designs. In addition, Maillat will highlight the artistic importance that remains at the heart of all Krayon creations.
*Doors open at 5:30 PM ET, lecture to begin at 6 PM ET. RSVP is required.
** The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay.
About Rémi Maillat
Born in 1984 to a family of scientists (his father is a microtechnology engineer, his mother an associate mathematics professor), Maillat graduated as a Micromechanical Engineer from Applied Sciences University of Le Locle in Switzerland.
He began his horological career developing for various well-known high-end brands, including the Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication, among others.
More than a watchmaker, Maillat has the ability to materialize mathematical calculations and transform them into fantastic watchmaking creations.