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Cité du Temps

Name: Cité du Temps
Address: Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 2, Biel/Bienne, 2502, CH
Telephone: +41323438900
Rating: 5

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The Cité du Temps – French for the City of Time – is nestled in the heart of Biel, the world's
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26/09/2023

Exploring the Cité du Temps from different angles, revealing the harmonious blend of modernity and visionary design that defines this structure.

21/09/2023

Capturing the grandeur and majesty of its architectural presence.

19/09/2023

An alternative angle capturing the charm and unique character of the Cité du Temps building.
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03/08/2023

Are you passionate about horology and sports? Visit the Cité du Temps and explore this fascinating intersection of two worlds. Share your favourite moments from your visit using !

01/08/2023

Discover the OMEGA Running Track: A Legacy of Timekeeping Excellence 🏃‍♂️⌚
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27/07/2023

As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, OMEGA has always been at the forefront of sports and precision. At the Cité du Temps, we are proud to showcase the OMEGA running track, where visitors can immerse themselves in a unique experience that combines horological history with athletic prowess.
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25/07/2023

Step inside the Cité du Temps and let the majestic arches take you through time inside our Museums. These grand structures hold the richness of watchmaking history and the promise of the future.

20/07/2023

Beneath the soaring arches, a grand view unfolds, revealing the architectural marvels that make this place truly remarkable.

18/07/2023

Imagine a world where the Gateway to the Future lies tucked under the arches of the Cité du Temps, with a glimpse of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) in the distance, representing humanity's pursuit of exploration and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. Ready?

13/07/2023

Certain models in the Scuba Libre Collection feature a rotating bezel, which can be used to keep track of elapsed time while diving or participating in other activities.

11/07/2023

The Scuba Libre watches are water-resistant up to 200 meters, making them suitable for diving and other water activities.

31/12/2022

In 1988, BONAPARTE was one of two unique Holiday Specials. Each watch celebrated glamour, splendor, and extravagance with special packaging accompanying the watches. (GX107)

29/12/2022

A glossy red band and touches of gold-plated metallic elements were the stars of the show for the 1988 Holiday Special POMPADOUR.(GX106)

27/12/2022

World famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart inspired the 1989 Holiday Special that was named in his honor. MOZART featured Viennese-style lace, Roman numerals to indicate the hours and even had a portrait relief of the composer engraved on the glass. (GZ114)

25/12/2022

18K case decorated with an exquisite "cupid" scene hand painted on the enamel.

23/12/2022

OMEGA Art Nouveau women's jewellery Lépine pendant, 1910. The 18K gold case is decorated with blue enamel, 17 diamonds and 18K gold handmade designs.

22/12/2022

A precious vintage cloisonné powder box from the art nouveau era, including original lipstick.

18/12/2022

Four columns create a connection by sandwiching beams and girders from two different directions.

15/12/2022

Precision in every detail.

13/12/2022

Did you know that only wood from Switzerland was used for the building?

11/12/2022

Swatch Access watches were launched for several events including select Champions League football matches in 2006 as well as Jon Bon Jovi and Robbie Williams concerts in 2007. (SKK2000)

08/12/2022

Swatch created two Limited Edition Swatch Access watches to celebrate the opening of the new national arena, the “Stade de Suisse” in 2005. These unique Access watches were the only ticket to the opening ceremony. (SKK2001)

06/12/2022

Swatch Access watches acted as a new alternative to the traditional ticket or access pass when they were first launched in 1995. The watch had a built-in microchip which allowed access to a variety of select venues and events including football matches, concerts, and even ski resorts.

04/12/2022

OMEGA "Leaves" Sapphette 1959: An 18K gold wristwatch powered by the calibre 440 with under-case winding. With silvered dial, polished, facetted and riveted gold spike and baguette hour markers, gold club hands, facetted sapphire crystal, Marquise bracelet formed by two articulated gold leaves mounted on springs, and a safety chain.

01/12/2022

OMEGA "Moldavita", one of the most prestigious jewellery creations, designed by the talented Gilbert Albert, the winner of ten Diamonds-International Awards. Mounted on a pivot, the automatic watch (at the time the smallest in the world) is concealed behind the brooch.

29/11/2022

OMEGA "Topaz" women's secret jewellery watch, 1956. A unique wristwatch with 21 triangular baguette-cut orange topaz gemstones.

27/11/2022

View from above on the stairs connecting the PLANET SWATCH and the OMEGA Museum.

24/11/2022

When you combine glass, steel and wood you'll get a breathtaking play of light and shadow.

22/11/2022

Each space of the building is meant to be pleasing to the eye, and so are the gleaming white stairs.

20/11/2022

Released in 2001, the provocative DIAPHANE ONE timepiece underscored Swatch’s dedication to innovation. The watch’s unique movement, housed in a transparent cage, rotates around itself twice each hour.

17/11/2022

The DIAPHANE ONE is a true collector’s item, as only 1,999 of these intriguing watches with a rotating mechanical movement were sold worldwide.

15/11/2022

Out of the limited collection, 223 DIAPHANE ONE watches featuring one sapphire and one ruby, were sold exclusively at Place Vendôme in Paris, France.

13/11/2022

Advertising OMEGA's on board precision.

10/11/2022

OMEGA ship's chronometer Calibre 21''' from 1914.

08/11/2022

OMEGA's ship and cabinet chronometers were launched in 1914. Seen here is an extract of the general catalogue G270 from 1929.

06/11/2022

Good to know: Stop on the outside stairs on the south side of the building. From there, you'll have a breathtaking view of the Cité du Temps and the Swatch headquarters. If the weather is sunny you won't see time go by.

03/11/2022

Steel is very much a "supporting actor" in this building. It is used for external staircases and diagonal braces at either end of the building.

01/11/2022

Welcome to the Cité du Temps with our two museums. On the first floor you will find the Omega Museum and on the second floor Planet Swatch.

30/10/2022

COSMESIS and METROSCAPE, created by Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini for his 1990 collaboration with Swatch evoke the breezy, maritime, sun-on-your-skin feeling of lounging on the beach—even when his design is of a cityscape.

27/10/2022

Alessandro Mendini`s 1990 collaboration with Swatch favors a diverse palette of bright pastels and bold primary colors. Each watch is a unique and surprising expression with a feeling all its own.

Adresse

Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 2
Biel/Bienne
2502

Öffnungszeiten

Dienstag	11:00 - 18:00
Mittwoch	11:00 - 18:00
Donnerstag	11:00 - 18:00
Freitag	11:00 - 18:00
Samstag	10:00 - 17:00
Sonntag	10:00 - 17:00

Telefon

+41323438900

Webseite

https://www.citedutemps.com/

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Welcome to the Cité du Temps

The Cité du Temps – French for the City of Time – is nestled in the heart of Biel, the world's watchmaking capital.

This special place entirely dedicated to time unites under one roof the playful, cheerful style of the brand Swatch and the luxurious character of Omega offering its visitors an opportunity to explore two different worlds of watchmaking represented in two museums: Planet Swatch and Omega Museum.

The Cité du Temps operates under the leadership of The Swatch Group Ltd, the largest watchmaking company in the world which unites, among other companies, eighteen watch brands: Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Calvin Klein, Swatch, and Flik Flak.

The Cité du Temps serves as a unique meeting area for visitors and pedestrians. Independent museum spaces for Swatch and Omega, spread over two floors, are equipped with the latest interactive technologies. They offer their guests an opportunity to explore in a living manner the worlds of the two brands represented in two museums.