Passing On Horological Skills: A Call to Trainers, Workshops and Makers
“Ask not what your industry can do for you, but what you can do for your industry.” The future of
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The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their
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A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: Horological Renaissance In The Age Of Cosimo I de’ Medici
Cosimo I de’ Medici (1519–1574), the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, is remembered as a masterful statesman who unified Florence’s
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A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: Clockwork Majesty – Henry VIII and the Birth of Royal Time
During Henry VIII’s reign (1509–1547), portable watches as we know them today had yet to emerge in significant numbers. Timekeeping
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The Art Of The Mechanical Movement
For the seasoned collector, true beauty in watchmaking rarely resides on the dial alone. It is found beneath, within the
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Why Early Chronograph Wristwatches Were Such A Superhuman Achievement
By Alan Wood The genius behind vintage chronographs and why mid-century watchmaking was truly superhuman. Among all the wonderful watches
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Universal Genève Rewrite The Language Of Watchmaking
For collectors, Universal Genève has long occupied a rarefied space, a brand whispered about with reverence, admired for its technical
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The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: John Harrison (1693-1766)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their
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The Greatest Horological Masterpieces of All Time: The George Daniels Space Traveller – A Masterpiece of Horological Genius
The ‘Space Traveller’ was conceived as a timepiece to honour the astronauts that George Daniels admired. He was determined that
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The Quiet Revolution: Why Owning A Mechanical Clock Still Matters
In an age governed by silent, glowing screens and frictionless precision, the idea of owning a mechanical antique clock can
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