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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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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
5 min read
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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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History & Masterpieces
From workbench to brand
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
1 min read
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