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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,
George Daniels (1926-2011) represents a revolutionary figure in the modern watchmaking world. Considered the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, this self-taught British craftsman transformed
