Timeless Values: Swiss Watch Exhibition to mark 115 years of diplomatic relations between Romania and Switzerland

Local news, 01.06.2026

To mark the 115th anniversary of Swiss-Romanian diplomatic relations, the  Embassy of Switzerland in Romania is pleased to invite you to discover the exhibition “Valori care rezistă timpului” (Timeless Values) hosted at the National Bank of Romania from June 4–6, 2026.

 

Timelöess Values
Timeless Values © Embassy of Switzerland in Romania

Organized in partnership with the National Bank of Romania and held under the auspices of the Royal Family of Romania, the event is the most extensive project in the series of events dedicated to this anniversary and offers a journey through the past, present, and future of relations between Switzerland and Romania, centered on the Watch — a symbol of Swiss excellence and of  the values that have defined the ties between the two countries over time: continuity, trust, responsibility and innovation.

Visitors will be able to discover exceptional historical pieces, including watches that belonged to the Royal Family of Romania, diplomatic documents relevant to the history of bilateral relations, as well as contemporary creations and innovative concepts that illustrate the evolution of Swiss watchmaking.

In addition to the exhibition, the program includes interactive demonstrations, meetings with industry experts, and a series of masterclasses for those interested in exploring the world of watchmaking from historical, technical, and cultural perspectives. Kultho will present “Watchmaking – The Story of Time”, the Romanian Academy of Watchmaking (ARC) will host “150 Pieces. One Watch. Welcome to the Watchmaking Workshop!”, and Albini Prassa will host the session “Watches for Romania: Then and Now,” dedicated to the relationship between the Romanian market and the major Swiss watch manufacturers over the past century.

We would be delighted to welcome you and celebrate together this anniversary and the values that continue to inspire the relationship between Switzerland and Romania.

Access to the exhibition and masterclasses is by registration only on the dedicated event website, namely:

Valori care rezistă timpului