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A limited series of 25 pieces for a historic retailer The Patek Philippe reference 3940 is one of the most important perpetual calendar watches of
The world of horological automata represents one of the pinnacles of Swiss mechanical art, with singing birds as iconic figures. From Pierre Jaquet-Droz to the
For nearly a century, Omega has held a privileged position in the world of sports timekeeping. The Swiss brand became the official timekeeper of the
Antide Janvier (1751-1835) is counted among the most brilliant watchmakers who worked during the reign of Louis XVI. Renowned for his astronomical clocks of remarkable
François-Paul Journe has established himself as one of the most influential contemporary master watchmakers, notably thanks to his iconic creation: the Chronomètre à Résonance. This
In 1926, Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, revolutionized watchmaking by creating the world’s first truly waterproof case. Named “Oyster” (oyster), this innovative system transformed the
The marine chronometer represents one of the most crucial technological advancements in the history of navigation. Born from a vital need to determine longitude at
The tourbillon, this fascinating horological complication, originated in 1795 in the mind of Abraham-Louis Breguet, who patented it in 1801. This revolutionary invention aimed to
A horological masterpiece born from a secret passion The Breguet No. 160 watch, nicknamed “Marie-Antoinette,” represents one of the pinnacles of global watchmaking art. Commissioned
The evolution of time-measuring systems The history of calendars reflects humanity’s millennia-long quest to measure and organize time. Long before the invention of mechanical watches,
