Watchmaking
4 articles
Grand Complications Compared: What Makes Minute Repeaters, Perpetual Calendars, and Split-Seconds Chronographs So Hard to Build
This article compares three distinct grand horological complications: the minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and split-seconds chronograph. It details the unique engineering challenges and craftsmanship required for each, highlighting their acoustic, calendrical memory, and dual-timing functions.
How Guilloché Works: A Guide to the Machines and Patterns of Engine-Turning
Guilloché, or engine-turning, is a revered decorative craft using specialized machinery to engrave intricate geometric patterns into metal surfaces, valued for both its aesthetic appeal and functional benefits in luxury watchmaking. This guide explores the mechanics of rose and straight-line engines, classic patterns, and the enduring appreciation for authentic, hand-executed guilloché.
Jaeger-LeCoultre names Omar Sy its new friend of the house
French actor Omar Sy, globally recognized for 'Lupin' and 'The Intouchables,' is Jaeger-LeCoultre's new 'friend of the house.
Piaget and Wristcheck unveil limited-edition Altiplano Ultimate watch
Only 30 collectors worldwide will ever own the new Piaget x Wristcheck Altiplano Ultimate Automatic, a timepiece just 4.