2010 Watchmaking initiation workshop

2010 Watchmaking initiation workshop

Change places with a watchmaker… Forthcoming workshops in Geneva

Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

The Pont des Amoureux is a story that begins under an autumn sky in the most beautiful city in the world. Surrounded by centuries of history, two lovers set off to meet each other.

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Research

For research into the first Rieussec chronographs, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie wishes to locate this piece, made between 1820 and 1830.

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History

1556

1556

History of Watchmaking

Goldsmiths in Calvinist Geneva were forbidden from making jewellery and objects of idolatry, hence they turned their attention to the manufacturing of watch cases instead.

Famous Watchmakers

William James Frodsham

1778-1850English clockmaker. Member of the Clockmaker Company. Free CC.1802. Master CC.1836. Member of the Royal Soc…

HH News

Art Dubai – The Poetry of Time Exhibition

11 March 2010

Van Cleef and Arpels has been invited to participate in Art Dubai, the renowned International Art Fa…

TAG Heuer 150 years, The Book

10 March 2010

“History begins every morning”From a small workshop in the Swiss Jura mountains, TAG Heuer has trans…

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Jewellery Technical Coordinator

The jewellery technical coordinator acts as the link between the jewellery marketing department and the customer services department. In practical ter…

Magazine

Focus n°35
Lacquer shines on exceptional timepieces

Fine Watchmaking’s preservation of the applied arts now extends to Japanese lacquer techniques, as V…

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Endstone

An undrilled jewel that cushions the pivot of the balance staff.