History

1966	WOSTEP opens in Neuchâtel with a 1-year course for watchmakers from the USA. Director: André Farine.
1970	The Refresher Course is opened to watchmakers from all over the world.
1976	Antoine Simonin takes over after the death of André Farine.
1977	The Refresher Course is now a 20-week session, twice a year.
1984	First session of the Course on complicated watches.
1985	WOSTEP enlarges its premises.
1986	WOSTEP becomes a non-profit association with 27 members. President: Roland Frêne.
1989	Introduction of a new selection of training sessions in Neuchâtel and around the world.
1990	Introduction of lectures on watchmaking.
1991	2nd enlargement of the WOSTEP premises. WOSTEP celebrates its 25th anniversary.
1992	Introduction of the Worldwide Partnership with watchmaking schools.

1 2 3