Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

History of Watchmaking

Antoine Louis Breguet's keyless winding mechanism.

World history

The July Revolution. Louis-Philippe became King of France.
Belgian revolution and independence of Belgium.
Independence of Greece.
The French captured Algiers.
Independence of Columbia, Ecuador and Venezuela.
The Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of American Indian tribes.

Swiss history

The Fabrique was still Geneva's main industry, employing almost a quarter of the population. Despite the appearance of large establishments, such as Bautte with its 180 workers and 120 craftsmen employed from home, the Fabrique's small workshops continued to prevail.

Art and Culture

Hector Berlioz made the first presentation of his new work "Symphonie Fantastique, an episode in the life of an artist".