Rudyard Kipling’s If— challenges us to “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of distance run.” It’s about resilience, determination, and making every moment count. For three watch executives, it also means knowing when to pause, set boundaries, and protect what truly matters.
Franck Juhel, President, Montblanc Middle East, India, Africa, Greece, and Turkey
“My journey in this industry has been fuelled by a genuine passion. I’ve always believed that the moment work feels like a burden, it’s time for a change.
To maintain that passion, for myself, my team, and my family, I prioritise balance and strategic disengagement. Early personal experiences taught me the importance of cherishing time and setting clear boundaries.
While the demands of a leadership role are significant, I believe in honouring personal commitments and approaching challenges with a refreshed perspective. This allows me to lead effectively and contribute meaningfully to the maison’s continued success.”
Edouard Meylan, CEO and Owner, H. Moser & Cie.
“I’ve become more mindful. I try to eat healthily and drink in moderation, even during evening client events. I sleep better, and at six each morning I go running with my brother before the [Watches and Wonders Geneva] fair.
I’ve also set limits. No emails before 8am. No phone late at night. Just 15 minutes of Instagram a day. That discipline frees me and helps me regulate my time. Instead of scrolling, I read more books and watch less Netflix. I sleep so much better.
Books, podcasts, paper in hand, instead of screens. It changes everything.”
What’s on his wrist? If he’s racing, Edouard will wear a Garmin. When fishing, he chooses the Streamliner Centre Seconds Smoked Salmon, and for jogging, a Pioneer Centre Seconds.
Niels Eggerding, CEO, Frederique Constant
“As I approach 50, I find work is not as important as it once was. Tomorrow, I could step away, and my family would still be my number one, two, and three.
That shift restores rhythm. I book time with my family, plan trips, and make sure we share good moments – a dinner, a lunch, a breakfast. Those are the things that slow time for me.”
His favourite watch? Niels almost always selects the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in rose gold.
Ultimately, whether through boundaries, discipline, or perspective, each executive shows that the rarest luxury is not owning time — but choosing how to spend it.
