Jean-Adrien Philippe
1815 - 1894
Jean-Adrien Philippe
French clockmaker.
Established in Switzerland.
Key dates
1842
Invented the first pendant crown winder (without a key), Rewarded by a Gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, in 1844, patented in 1845.
1845
With Antoine de Norbert Patek and Vincent Gostowski, founded Patek & Co, future Patek Philippe.
1863
Invented the sliding brace (end of the free mainspring).