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

1929

History: LeCoultre revealed the world's smallest movement, the 101 calibre. It comprised 74 parts, measured 14 x 4.85 x 3.4 mm and weighed less than one gram. Invention of the perpetual motion Atmos,...

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Famous watchmakers

Hans Wilsdorf

German businessman. Established in England then Switzerland.

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