A very British story
The Double Impulse Chronometer, the first wristwatch completely made in England in more than half a century, has thrust the old firm Charles Frodsham &… Read More »A very British story
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The Chopard Manufacture builds a multitude of different movements — from simple calibers for two-handed watches to chronographs, innovative minute repeaters and grand complications such as the L.U.C All-in-One.
Chopard is famous for jewelry, watches and accessories such as fragrances, writing instruments and sunglasses. Women particularly like Chopard’s Happy Diamonds – watches and jewelry… Read More »The Chopard Manufacture builds a multitude of different movements — from simple calibers for two-handed watches to chronographs, innovative minute repeaters and grand complications such as the L.U.C All-in-One.
LVMH Watch Week Dubai All Eyes on the Octo
The Italian “Jeweler of time” started the watchmaking year ahead of Baselworld with several strong new releases. Watch Time traveled do Dubai for a first… Read More »LVMH Watch Week Dubai All Eyes on the Octo
Omega caliber 30T1 movement – specifications and photo
Omega caliber 30T1 is Swiss movement from 1940’s. Functions: sub second, no shock protection Manual-winding movement with 15 jewels f = 18000 A/h Power reserve: 44 hours… Read More »Omega caliber 30T1 movement – specifications and photo
Zenith 146 D movement – specifications and photo
Zenith 146 D is Swiss movement from 1960’s. Functions: 2 registers on the dial – 60 seconds, 45 minutes, sub second, cam switched. Manual-winding movement with 17 f =… Read More »Zenith 146 D movement – specifications and photo
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos clocks – Running On Air
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos clocks, whose ingenious, near-perpetual mechanical movements are driven by air temperature changes, have been pushing the boundaries of horology and design since the… Read More »Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos clocks – Running On Air
Bright Future
Seiko’s new Prospex LX collection introduces sports watches that go beyond the simple passion for a professional dive watch. The version we tested has a… Read More »Bright Future
Abercrombie & Fitch 1958 Manual Chronograph
Dimensions 37mm x 14.5 mm X 43.5mm Prominent figures who patronized the Abercrombie & Fitch Company in its excursion goods days include Amelia Earhart, Katherine… Read More »Abercrombie & Fitch 1958 Manual Chronograph
Rolex Submariner 5508 1962 Automatic Movement
Dimensions: 38 mm x 12 mm x 42 mm I bought this watch from my watchmaker, who bought it from the original owner. The military… Read More »Rolex Submariner 5508 1962 Automatic Movement
How the escapement functions
When energy is stored in the mainspring, by winding, the train wheels begin to turn. This energy is carried from the barrel through the center, … Read More »How the escapement functions
The birth of a classic
To all watch aficionados and admirers of Patek Philippe, this is a reference you will want to remember: Chronograph Ref. 5170J. It is the ultimate… Read More »The birth of a classic
The Chronograph, an expression of modern times
The chronograph, an ingenious invention of modern times, has taken the measure of human progress for nearly two centuries. The etymology of the word comes… Read More »The Chronograph, an expression of modern times