Encyclopaedia

A compilation of references, information and expertise. Discover key dates, legendary timepieces, a glossary of watchmaking terms, museums, and the watchmakers who helped shape the history of time measurement.

Watches

Legendary watches

Radiomir

Panerai - 1938

Fifty Fathoms

Blancpain - 1953

Extra plate

Vacheron Constantin - 1960

Speedmaster

Omega - 1957

Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet - 1972

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Complication watches

From the alarm watch to the perpetual calendar, the world of complication watches.

Precious watches

The history of the jewellery watch, from the 16th century to today.

Mechanical watches

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Quartz Watches

History: from the electric watch to quartz

Emblematic Models

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History of watchmaking

History

1927

History: Patek Philippe produced what was then the world's most complicated watch, known as the Packard after the automobile magnate James Packard who commissioned it.

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Famous watchmakers

Jean Frédéric Leschot

Swiss clockmaker and mechanic.Adopted son of Pierre Jaquet Droz.Apprentice then associate and successor of his father.Father of Georges Auguste Leschot.Renowned for making watches with automatons and singing birds.

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