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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 Birth of the Lange Zeitwerk, According to Anthony de Haas (With Never Seen Before Sketches)
Lange's development chief explains how the signature digital watch came about.
The Ad Man Who Made The Best Watch in The World
Alan Downing tells the story of René Bittel and Patek Philippe.
Event Report: Watchmaking Lesson with A. Lange & Söhne’s “Akademie”
Putting together the wheel train.
The Beginner’s Guide to Water-Resistance and Wristwatches
From basic principles to the gaskets and tubes.
How It Works: The IWC Tribute to Pallweber “150 Years” (With In-House Animations)
An in-depth explanation of the double-digital display.
A Detailed History of Grand Seiko V.F.A., the Pinnacle of Japanese Chronometers
An account of the ultimate chronometers.Load More