Louis Moinet: Rewriting Chronograph History
Louis Moinet presents an artifact that may change how we look at the history of timekeeping. The Swiss firm Les Ateliers Louis Moinet SA has… Read More »Louis Moinet: Rewriting Chronograph History
The Most Complicated Watch Ever Made
A custom-made creation Made using the classic principles of watchmaking along with resolutely 21st century thinking, this watch is an entirely original creation exhibiting a… Read More »The Most Complicated Watch Ever Made
Jean-François Bautte In Geneva, 1791
Girard-Perregaux’s oldest roots lie in the work of Jean-François Bautte, the Geneva watchmaker jeweller who presented his first creations in 1791 and whose succession Girard-Perregaux… Read More »Jean-François Bautte In Geneva, 1791
Recording Lapses Of Time
When it comes to recording lapses of time there is one dominant complication – the chronograph. The common chronograph features its own seconds hand, minute… Read More »Recording Lapses Of Time
Hamilton Thin Model No. 922
America’s Most Accurate Thin Watch A watch may be valuable for its beautiful and rare case alone, but the real and permanent value lies most… Read More »Hamilton Thin Model No. 922
The Hamilton Masterpiece
Here is a watch that represents the ultimate in accuracy and beauty. It is a combination of the art of the watchmaker and of superb… Read More »The Hamilton Masterpiece
How You Should Treat Your Hamilton Watch
The best way to carry your Hamilton is on a “T” chain, with the watch resting in your vest pocket. But whatever style of chain… Read More »How You Should Treat Your Hamilton Watch
How A Watch Is Made To Meet The Conditions Of Everyday Use
The problem of accuracy in a watch would be greatly simplified if it were to remain in one position and at a constant temperature all… Read More »How A Watch Is Made To Meet The Conditions Of Everyday Use
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
Engraved Pocket Watch – c. 1906, Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is most celebrated as an architect and is one of the defining figures of first-generation modernism. His upbringing in the Swiss city… Read More »Engraved Pocket Watch – c. 1906, Le Corbusier
Hunting Longines Pocket Watches
Gold Hunter Cased Minute Repeating Watch, Longines, circa 1900, 18k, gilt lever movement, highly jewelled, slide repeat, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, arabic numerals, subsidiary… Read More »Hunting Longines Pocket Watches