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
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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
Heuer “Monaco” Watch – 1968
Named in honour of the principality’s celebrated Grand Prix, the “Monaco” was one of the first automatic chronographs, meaning that it is a chronograph that… Read More »Heuer “Monaco” Watch – 1968
Storm “Tornado” Watch – 1989, by Steve Sun
Storm was formed by watch enthusiast Steve Sun, whose job in the retail fashion industry did not provide the funds to buy the quality timepieces… Read More »Storm “Tornado” Watch – 1989, by Steve Sun
Not just a piece of jewelry. The toughest watch in the world
So there is no such thing as a nondescript Rolex. Each one has character. (Even our costly dress watches are designed to do more than… Read More »Not just a piece of jewelry. The toughest watch in the world
Wrist Watch Components
The mainspring of a mechanical watch will be tightened either by the turning of the crown on a hand-wound watch or by the swinging action… Read More »Wrist Watch Components
Three hands, one concept – IWC IW356504
Simply classical: for many years the secret of the Portofino Automatic’s success. Three hands and a discreet date display – the epitome of good taste,… Read More »Three hands, one concept – IWC IW356504
What makes a wristwatch tick?
On the market today there are three basic watch movements: hand-wound, automatic, and quartz. Hand-winding and automatic are jointly referred to as mechanical. It is… Read More »What makes a wristwatch tick?
Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph
Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph Mechanical self-winding movement. Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H. Annual Calendar Chronograph. Chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour… Read More »Patek Philippe Geneve Watch Ref. 5960 Calendar Chronograph
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case (prob. French made), movement by East; London, England, c. 1640; dia. 1⅝” (4.13 cm.). Although early, this… Read More »Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case, by Edward East (c. 1610-1693); London, England, c. 1635; lgth. 1¾” (4.45 cm.). East was the most celebrated… Read More »Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases Indication with the number of days since the last new moon. In the synodical month, one lunation, the time interval… Read More »Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases