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

Portuguese

IWC - 1938

Radiomir

Panerai - 1938

Navitimer

Breitling - 1952

Fifty Fathoms

Blancpain - 1953

Extra plate

Vacheron Constantin - 1960

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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

1915

World history: Einstein elaborated his theory of relativity.First use of asphyxiating gas.The first transcontinental telephone call, between New York and San Francisco.

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Famous watchmakers

Frédéric Louis Favre-Bulle

Swiss clockmaker and chronometer maker. Brother-in-law of Jacques Frédéric Houriet. Uncle of Sylvain Mairet and Louis Richard known as Bressel, renowned manufacturers of precision watches and chronometers. Pioneered chronometry in the region of Neuchâtel.

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