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Articles on the subject: History & Masterpieces

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
7 min read
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Nautilus ref. 5711-1A-014 of 2021 © Patek Philippe
History & Masterpieces
The end of the Nautilus 5711/1A: a wise move?

Is Patek Philippe right to discontinue the steel Nautilus 5711/1A? While experts applaud the decision, prices on the secondary market are sky-rocketing and collectors face the fact of a long wait for nothing.

Friday, 11 June 2021
4 min read
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Dix écoles d’horlogerie suisses, chefs-d'œuvre de savoir-faire, by Estelle Fallet and Antoine Simonin, published by Editions Antoine Simonin, 2010, 568 pages © Editions Antoine Simonin
History & Masterpieces
Ten schools of watchmaking under the loupe

After the exhibition at the Musées d'Art et d'Histoire in Geneva, held in 2008 and 2009, a new book traces the history of the Swiss watchmaking schools, and a century of innovation and evolution, through students' end-of-study pieces.

Thursday, 17 June 2010
3 min read
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Lacquered seated Buddha, Tang dynasty, China. circa 650. Dry lacquer with traces of gilt and polychrome pigments © Xuan Rosemaninovich
History & Masterpieces
The secret of Japanese "varnish"

"The tree that yields the true varnish of Japan is called urushi. This tree produces a whitish juice that the Japanese use to varnish their furniture, their dishes, their wooden plates that are used by all kinds of people, from the Emperor to the peasants: for at Court and at the monarch’s table, varnished utensils are preferred over those of gold and silver."

Friday, 26 February 2010
2 min read
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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) © IMSS
History & Masterpieces
Galileo, the man who revolutionised science

Galileo Galilei was 19 when he discovered the law of the pendulum by using his pulse to time the swinging motion of the chandelier in the cathedral of Pisa. His observation made possible the first weight-driven pendulum clocks. A revolution had begun.

Monday, 22 February 2010
4 min read
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Vintage Altiplano watch with caliber 12P © Piaget
History & Masterpieces
Twentieth-century revolutions: Piaget and extra-thin calibres

Throughout its evolution during the twentieth century, the wristwatch has been the incentive for feats of miniaturisation in mechanical movements. Extra-thin calibres are a prime example and Piaget, which has distinguished itself in this art, sets a new record this year.

Wednesday, 27 January 2010
3 min read
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Quartz movement GP350 from 1970 © Girard-Perregaux
History & Masterpieces
Twentieth-century revolutions: Girard-Perregaux and quartz

Throughout its evolution during the twentieth century, the wristwatch has been the incentive for exploits in movements. Quartz gave new meaning to precision and Girard-Perregaux, a pioneer in the field, is duly celebrating its first steps in quartz, 40 years ago.

Wednesday, 27 January 2010
3 min read
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Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre - Calibre 978 Master Tourbillon © Jaeger-LeCoultre
History & Masterpieces
The Concours International de Chronométrie puts watchmakers to the test

Quartz saw the last of timing competitions. Now they return with the Concours International de Chronométrie, organised by the Musée d’Horlogerie du Locle. Jaeger-LeCoultre and René Addor are the victors of this first edition.

Tuesday, 22 December 2009
9 min read
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Regulating organs

All about the incredible invention of escapement

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