The History of Tudor
“For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than… Read More »The History of Tudor
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Breguet: History Makers
Breguet, an extraordinary 241-year watchmaking heritage, from 1775 to 2016. The founder Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) was born in Neuchatel Switzerland and set the standard by… Read More »Breguet: History Makers
Aircraft Clocks
In today’s world, watches are often used as a fashion statement or piece of jewelry, although they find their origins in being tools. Just as… Read More »Aircraft Clocks
A Little History Of The Chronograph
When talking about the birth of the first chronograph, there are many authors and spread rumours to be addressed. With regards to this, various watch… Read More »A Little History Of The Chronograph
Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
In autumn the tools for 13½ line chronograph were produced. This movement is to replace the 13.33 which has become too costly, as weel as… Read More »Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
Elgin Watchmakers College
Established in 1920 by the Elgin National Watch Company, the Elgin National Watch Company, the Elgin Watchmaker’s College was created in response to a demand… Read More »Elgin Watchmakers College
Longines short history
Founded in 1867, Longines became the world’s first watch trademark and the first Swiss company to assemble watches under one roof. In 1877, Longines won… Read More »Longines short history
Jaeger-LeCoultre short history
This fine company dates back to 1833, when Antoine LeCoultre established his watchmaking workshop in Le Sentier, Switzerland. In 1847, LeCoultre produced its first movement… Read More »Jaeger-LeCoultre short history
What is a “Fusee”?
Early clocks were powered by heavy weights attached to long chains. Every day the weight was returned to the top of the clock, and throughout… Read More »What is a “Fusee”?
Oris watch company – history
Oris was founded in 1902 under the brand name Lohner & Nägelin in Hölstein as a local watch factory. In 1903 the company registered the… Read More »Oris watch company – history
Unitas Watch Company – History
Unitas was a Swiss ebauche movement manufacturer established in 1898, joining Ebauches SA in 1932, and still in existence as part of ETA. Auguste Reymond… Read More »Unitas Watch Company – History
What is the Balance of a Watch?
The balance is a bar, balanced by two weights, or a circular ring, with a rim concentric to an axle carrying two pivots, upon which… Read More »What is the Balance of a Watch?
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