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The evolution from 18th Century Chronometer to Highly Complex Modern Watch
The timepieces made at the modern-day Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud are based on the technical breakthroughs of the past and on approaches to creating movements developed in days gone by. The Chronomètre FB 2RE presented in August was no exception.
Montblanc Lays Bare the Inner Workings of the Movement with the Exo Tourbillon
It took a year and a half to produce a three-dimensional skeleton version of the movement. The Montblanc Star Legacy Exo Tourbillon Skeleton LE8 has come such a long way, repurposing the brand's in-house produced Exo Tourbillon cage.
Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Caliber Given a New Lease of Life
The invention of the Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 caliber was a pivotal event in the history of watchmaking. To this day, the caliber created in 1929 has held onto its title as the world's smallest mechanical movement, and it is one of the oldest still in continuous production.
The James Bond Watch: A Must-Have Spy Gadget
While Bond fans eagerly await the world premiere of No Time to Die starring Daniel Craig, watch brand Omega has been adding to the hype surrounding one of the essential accessories worn by Agent 007 — his watch.
Sotheby's Sets New Online Watch Auction Record
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's top auction houses placed their bets on online bidding, and they hit the jackpot.
The Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon by Audemars Piguet
The New Women's Concept Flying Tourbillon: the Trademark Royal Oak Octagon Set in an Unconventional Case.