From The Mastery of Time to the conquest of New York
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie is making its first presentation in the United States of The Mastery of Time, written by Dominique Fléchon with a foreword by Franco Cologni.
Cartier New Products 2012
The perfectly-poised panther dashes through the hours, bringing feline agility to this round watch. Playful and powerful, the hero of the Cartier Bestiary tames the movement to the beat of its bejewelled oscillations.
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Experience the America’s Cup World Series
16 May 2012
The next stage of the America’s Cup World Series is taking place in Venice in front of the St. Mark’s Squ…
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Glossary
Heart-shaped
A type of brilliant cut that is perfect for romantic and special occasions. Correctly executed, a heart-shaped diamond has good fire and brilliance. …Magazine
Sotheby’s: results for the auction on May 15th in Geneva
21 May 2012
Sotheby’s Geneva new “Day sales” of Important Watches saw international collectors out in force today, concluding with a…
Perrelet Turbine Dragon limited edition
16 May 2012
The Turbine double-rotor watch is celebrating the year of the dragon by offering a chance to unmask the mythical animal,…
History
1870
History of Watchmaking
The Canadian engineer Sandford Fleming proposed the introduction of clearly delimited time zones.World history
War broke out between France and Prussia. Siege of Paris by the Prussians.Liberation of Rome.
Swiss history
1867. Karl Marx wrote in Capital that La Chaux-de-Fonds should be considered as a single manufacture.
The Fabrique was a victim of foreign competition which adapted better to a market that rated quantity over quality.