KHEMEA

Discover Shona Taine, a young independent watchmaker and rare woman in this field. Originally from La Chaux-de-gilley, her atypical career combines literature, philosophy and early passion for watchmaking, born during a trip to Prague. Courageous, she integrates watchmaking while pursuing online studies. Her talent is revealed by winning prestigious awards, including the title of Best apprentice in France.

In 2020, at 22, Shona founded her own company, Khemea. Her dream? To create a ringing watch, fusing her passion for music and mechanics. She moved into the workshop of independent watchmaker Olivier Mory, enriching her know-how. Her first creation, Arkhea, subtly combines tourbillon, moon phases, date and power reserve. A watch that stands out for its sober elegance, equally suited to men and women.

Shona, a rare woman in a male environment, displays astonishing maturity. Despite the sometimes difficult reactions, she forges a determined path. Her ambition? To explore the field of women’s complication watches. With her ringing watch, she arouses attention and intends to continue to express her art on several levels, artistic, artisanal, mechanical, in the infinity of the world of watchmaking.