Rexhep Rexhepi is a name in the watchmaking-world which some may be unfamiliar with, however he is fast becoming one of the break-through greats. Having started his career at the ripe-old-age of 14, he has quickly climbed the ranks, working with brands like Patek Philippe and F.P. Journe, to then launch his own independent brand; which predominantly produces tourbillon complications. We recently dropped by Rexhep’s atelier in Geneva to continue our series of interviews with independent watchmakers.

 

Tell us a little about what you remember, the first time you came into contact with a watch?

 

Well, my father lived in Switzerland, when I was a child, growing up in Kosovo. I remember when he came to visit, he would always have a Swiss watch of some kind with him, and I would want to play around with it and understand how it worked. There was one particular Tissot that he had which I attempted to open, resulting in a big slap around the face! That left me w