Alan Downing
The Last Cabinotier of Saint Gervais
The horological curiosity in the historic centre of Geneva watchmaking.
When Accuracy Mattered – Part III: The Triumph of Brands Over Watchmaking
The curtain comes down on chronometer trials.
When Accuracy Mattered – Part II: The Rise and Fall of Observatory Competitions
And the most precise mechanical watch ever?
When Accuracy Mattered – Part I: Watchmaking Heroes and the Battle for Time
When régleurs were the stars.
The Ad Man Who Made The Best Watch in The World
Alan Downing tells the story of René Bittel and Patek Philippe.
The Fake Rivalry That Created the World’s Most Expensive Timepiece
The myth of Henry Graves Jr vs James Ward Packard.Load More
