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The history of Cartier Tank

Introduction : Cartier offers a variety of luxury watches collections with vintage and elegant style. This distinctive and refined design place Cartier in mind among other brands. Among its most em...

The story of the Rolex Oyster 34mm

Introduction : Rolex offers a variety of luxury and elegant luxury -style collections that distinguish it from other accessories brands. One of the flagship and classic models is the Rolex Oyster P...

LIP's collaboration with the USSR before the Second World War

The beginnings of collaboration Before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Soviet Union was going through a period of rapid industrialization. Seeking to establish a domestic watchmaking ind...

Bulova Type A-11: The Legendary Military Watch

The origins of Bulova Type A-11 There Bulova Type A-11 is often nicknamed the "Watch that won the war" Due to its crucial role during the Second World War. Produced in large quantities between 194...

Piaget: Pure Horological Elegance

The beginnings of Piaget Founded in 1874 by Georges-Édouard Piaget in the small village of La Côte-aux-FéesPiaget began its history by manufacturing high-precision watch movements. The brand soon ...

Universal Genève Polerouter: An Icon of Vintage Watchmaking

The origins of the Polerouter The history of the Universal Genève Polerouter begins in 1954designed to celebrate the first transpolar commercial flights of the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)...

Rolco and its history with Rolex: a legendary collaboration

The origins of Rolco and Rolex The story of Rolco is intimately linked to that of Rolex, one of the most prestigious watchmaking brands in the world. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, R...

P.W.C. Watches and their Key Role in the Korean War

Explore the heritage of P.W.C. Korean War watches, designed for precision and robustness in tumultuous times. A symbol of resilience for soldiers, these watches remain historic witnesses to bravery...

The Magic of the Moon Phase Movement in Mechanical Watches

Introduction Discover the moon phase movement, a feat of watchmaking engineering that combines technical precision with poetic aesthetics. This complication, a true masterpiece, adds a mysterious a...

The Zenith Story

  ZENITH'S GLORIOUS BEGINNINGS   The history of Zenith began in 1865when Georges Favre-Jacot founded the factory in Le Loclein Switzerland. From the outset, Zenith has distinguished itself by i...

Longines: The Epic of a Legendary Vintage Watch Brand

The Beginnings of a Great Adventure Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, by Auguste Agassiz, Longines is one of the oldest watchmakers in the world. From the outset, the brand has been d...

Raketa: The Russian Watchmaking Epic at the Heart of Space Conquest

A Revolutionary Horological Heritage Raketa, established in 1721 under the reign of Peter the Great, is one of the oldest watchmaking factories still operating in Russia. Initially dedicated to mak...

The Revue Thommen Story

The origins of Revue Thommen The story of Revue Thommen began in 1853, when Gédéon Thommen and Louis Tschopp founded the watch factory in Waldenburg, Switzerland. Right from the start, Revue Thomm...

Seiko: The Evolution of a Watchmaking Icon

The Origins of Seiko Founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori, Seiko is a Japanese brand that has revolutionized watchmaking with its innovations. From its modest beginnings in Tokyo, Seiko has constantl...

The Audemars Piguet Story

Audemars Piguet: The Art of High Precision Watchmaking Audemars Piguet, founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, is a Swiss watchmaker synonymous with excellence, innovat...