History

Century

Joseph-Thaddeus Winnerl

Joseph-Thaddeus Winnerl © MHE

1799-1886
Austrian chronometer maker.
Established in Paris.
Construction of chronometers and an astronomic clock for the Paris Observatory.

1831
Invention of a first split second chronograph mechanism (one-hand split second system).

1838
Invention of a second split second mechanism (system with two chronograph hands) including a split time counter with a heart-shaped cam used to reset the chronograph hands.

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