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

Fifty Fathoms

Blancpain - 1953

Extra plate

Vacheron Constantin - 1960

Speedmaster

Omega - 1957

Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet - 1972

Polo

Piaget - 1979

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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

1982

History: The first Swatch watches were launched in the United States and in Europe a year later.

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Famous watchmakers

Charles Fasoldt

American clockmaker of German origin. Invented an anchor escapement with two escapement wheels.

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