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MÉTIERS D’ART TRIBUTE TO GREAT CIVILISATIONS​
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History & Masterpieces
Magnificent métiers d’art at Vacheron Constantin

In Paris, Vacheron Constantin presented the most recent additions to its Métiers d’Art collection. They are the latest illustration of the collaboration, since 2019, between the Geneva-based Manufacture and the Musée du Louvre. This quartet of limited series looks to emblematic works by ancient civilisations and is a reminder of the extraordinary heights achieved in the artistic realm of watchmaking.

Monday, 20 June 2022
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Culture
Independents Day

A whirlwind weekend in Geneva of auction sales, Only Watch and the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has confirmed the rise and rise of independent watchmakers.

Thursday, 18 November 2021
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Nicolas G. Hayek et sa Marie Antoinette © Breguet
History & Masterpieces
Breguet unveils its Marie-Antoinette watch

After three and a half years, a dream comes true for Nicolas G. Hayek as Breguet unveils its replica of the pocket watch made for France's most famous queen. Interview.

Saturday, 05 April 2008
Florence Noël
6 min read
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Culture
Interpol tackles the problem in the field

As the recent Intellectual Property Day at Geneva University's School of Law clearly spelled out, counterfeiting is a global scourge and the weapons with which to fight it still lack bite. The first in a three-part file.

Tuesday, 18 March 2008
3 min read
Piaget’s take on the high-jewellery chronograph is ideal for either men or women. It is one of several haute joaillerie pieces to be launched this year by the brand.
History & Masterpieces
A tourbillon is nice but sometimes only diamonds will suffice

Although many brands create jewellery versions within each of their core product families, the true haute joaillerie watch stands apart from “set” pieces. But making this kind of commitment is not easy.

Tuesday, 18 March 2008
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History & Masterpieces
Where no watch had gone before…

Waltham, Rolex, "Shturmanskie", TAG Heuer, Breitling, Omega and Bulova have all been witness to historic exploits. They have climbed Everest, dived 10,000 metres under the sea, orbited the Earth or landed on the moon. A look back at these legendary adventurers

Thursday, 21 February 2008
Louis Nardin
5 min read
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History & Masterpieces
Longitude at sea: from compass to chronometer

Without longitude to steer their course, far too many sailors were lost at sea. It took centuries, and many ingenious inventions, before they were able to find the route to India or simply the way home.

Thursday, 21 February 2008
Gian Pozzy
5 min read
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Culture
The Tiffany vs. eBay lawsuit nears its verdict

In its war against counterfeits, the jeweller has accused the auction site of benefiting from illegal transactions. The stakes are high, especially as eBay is facing other lawsuits outside the United States.

Thursday, 21 February 2008
Katja Schaer
5 min read
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Regulating organs

All about the incredible invention of escapement

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