The Watch Butler at Le Richmond is the first of its kind in the world and in addition to giving guests access to the expertise of Pierre Jacques. The Watch Butler at Le Richmond is the first of its kind in the world and in addition to giving guests access to the expertise of Pierre Jacques.

A stay at The Rocco Forte Collection’s Le Richmond hotel in Geneva now offers its guests a complimentary Watch Butler service with the timepiece connoisseur Pierre Jacques.

The Watch Butler at Le Richmond is the first of its kind in the world and in addition to giving guests access to the expertise of Pierre Jacques, they also have the opportunity to browse a list of primarily Geneva-manufactured watches from which they may view pieces upon request.

Jacques, who is also the head of Les Ambassadeurs watch boutique, will be available for private appointments with guests at the hotel or at his boutique where they will be transported in a limousine.

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In regards to watch-making, “Switzerland can claim an impressive array of firsts,” the company said in a statement, adding, “Geneva is nothing if not the best place in the world in which to invest in a luxury timepiece.”

The wristwatch, quartz watch and water-resistant watch are some of the firsts the Swiss watch-making industry can lay claim to.
Le Richmond also offers ‘The Art of Watch-making Package’, which includes Champagne, breakfast, the Watch Butler service, a private visit to a Swiss watch-maker manufacturing site, entrance to the Patek Philippe museum and dinner at Le Jardin.