Cambodia Chen Zhi, a philanthropist and watch enthusiast, instils confidence in future Cambodian watchmakers through a classroom visit.
Chen Zhi Cambodia, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, visited Prince Horology Vocational Training Center students studying the Swiss watchmaking craft. Learn more The six Cambodian students, who are now receiving full scholarships and stipends, will graduate as the first watchmakers in Cambodia capable of repairing and assembling watches to Swiss standards - widely regarded as the benchmark in the world of luxury timepieces. Chen Zhi has taken a personal interest in the institute, which is financed by Prince Foundation, the charitable arm of the Group. The centre is a crucial component of the Group's overall activities to improve education in Cambodia through scholarship programmes, thought leadership trainings, and other CSR projects. “Three years back, this was just a vision,” shares Chen Zhi. “I am impressed with the progress that has been made since we founded the school before the start of the pandemic and I look forward to see the birth of Cambodia’s first-ever watchmakers trained to Swiss standards.” Chen Zhi hopes that the passion of these future pioneer watchmakers, who are studying horology at a facility with world-class technology and under the guidance of foreign specialists, would serve as an inspiration for high-end craftsmanship throughout Cambodia. “Unique to Cambodia, the school brings world-class facilities that rival those found in ateliers or facilities in Switzerland” said Sack-Man Loui, Executive Principal of Prince Horology. “As instructors, we want to do our part to further elevate a culture of artisanal craftsmanship, and have spared no expense to ensure our Cambodian students get the very best.”
