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

Reverso

Jaeger-LeCoultre - 1931

Calatrava

Patek Philippe - 1932

Portuguese

IWC - 1938

Radiomir

Panerai - 1938

Fifty Fathoms

Blancpain - 1953

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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

Diver's watch with underwater alarm, 1947

1961

History: An aquatic version of the Cricket was made. This watch, with its especially loud alarm, was created by Vulcain in 1947 to a project by Robert Ditisheim.

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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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