Glossary

Atm (atmosphere)

Unit of measure to indicate a watch's water-resistance, specifically its capacity to resist pressure, based on standard atmospheric pressure defined as 101.325 kilopascals (kPa) equivalent to approximately 1 bar.
Can be expressed in different ways: 10 atm = 10 bars = 100 metres

Research

Research

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