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'Only dead fish go with the flow', says legend of watchmaking world

Despite his already-illustrious career, horology trailblazer Jean-Claude Biver continues to seek to make a difference in the watchmaking industry and the lives of others

Mr Jean-Claude Biver (left) turned watch brands Blancpain, Omega and Hublot around, and also mentored top guys in the watchmaking world, including Mr Jean-Frederic Dufour of Rolex; and Mr Ricardo Guadalupe of Hublot. His career is chronicled in The W
Mr Jean-Claude Biver (above) turned watch brands Blancpain, Omega and Hublot around, and also mentored top guys in the watchmaking world, including Mr Jean-Frederic Dufour of Rolex; and Mr Ricardo Guadalupe of Hublot. His career is chronicled in The Wizard Of Swiss Watchmaking: Interviews With Gerard LeLarge. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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Mr Jean-Claude Biver believes a person's life is useless if he does not give back.

"Life has a value only if you give to others," says the 69-year-old, one of the living legends in the watchmaking world.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 15, 2019, with the headline 'Only dead fish go with the flow', says legend of watchmaking world. Subscribe