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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Youth Movement: Girard-Perregaux Brings Young Watchmakers to New YorkMay 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Recently, I learned firsthand to never again take for granted the faithful functionality of my mechanical watches. Given the opportunity to sit down at a watchmaker's bench and use the tiny tools to painstakingly and precisely attach wheels and jewels to a stripped-down baseplate, it became extremely clear just how much concentration, dexterity, and patience — not to mention plain old … [Read more...] Dominique Loiseau on Girard-Perregaux: The WatchTime Q&AApril 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment  French-born watchmaker Dominique Loiseau first caught the attention of watch collectors in the 1980s, the great wasteland years of the mechanical watch industry when quartz ruled the watch-world roost. His complex and creative inventions, such the Rose des Temps clock, the Blancpain 1735 wristwatch and the 1f4 models from his own independent atelier, have made him a legend among the collector … [Read more...] De Bethune Demonstrates Résonique High-Frequency Escapement BreakthroughJanuary 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment  For the past several years, De Bethune has focused its research efforts on developing super-high-frequency escapements. Currently, most escapements operate at 18,000 to 36,000 vph (2.5 to 5 Hz). In 2006, De Bethune demonstrated an experimental 72,000 vph (10 Hz) silicon escapement. Their latest efforts involve engineers, watchmakers, and a physicist, all working to develop a next-gen escapement … [Read more...] Dr. George Daniels Has DiedOctober 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment  The man considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker of the modern era has died. Dr. George Daniels passed away peacefully at his home in Ramsey, Isle of Man, on Friday. He was 85. During his 60-year career, Daniels created many new inventions, the most famous of which is the co-axial escapement adopted by Omega. Daniels was appointed an MBE in 1981 and CBE in 2010 for his services to … [Read more...] Video Pick: Peter Speake-Marin: A Watchmaker’s StoryJuly 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment  In this eight minute video directed by Ricardo Coll, Peter Speake-Marin discusses his beginnings and development as a watchmaker. Peter talks about his first watch, his philosophy, and why he feels we've entered a new age in watchmaking. Click here to watch the video. … [Read more...] Awards Presented in Patek Philippe Artisanship and Precision CompetitionMay 31, 2011 By 1 Comment  On April 14 and 15 this year, 18 students from six Swiss watchmaking schools took part in the second Patek Philippe Artisanship and Precision Competition. The winners were honored on May 28, 2011, during a celebration at the Patek Philippe Museum in the presence of Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern as well as Robert Anguenot and Daniel Rochat. … [Read more...] Watches Submitted for the 2011 International Chronometry ContestMay 26, 2011 By 1 Comment  The 18 watches taking part in the 2011 International Chronometry Contest were submitted on Friday May 20 at the Musée d’horlogerie du Locle – Château des Monts. The watches come from the Jura, from Geneva, from France and the United States. The watches will be subjected to a number of tests over the summer, and the results will be announced on October 20. … [Read more...] North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Celebrates First Graduating ClassApril 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment  The North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking celebrated its first graduating class on April 2. The Class is comprised of students who have completed a two year program and will receive a North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Watchmaker Certificate. … [Read more...] 18 Entrants Will Compete in the 2011 International Chronometry ContestMarch 11, 2011 By 1 Comment  Fourteen watchmaking companies and four schools will participate in the 2011 International Chronometry Contest. The winners will be announced on October 20 at Château des Monts – Horological Museum of Le Locle. Find complete details and a list of entrants inside. … [Read more...] Kobold Launches Program to Train Sherpas as WatchmakersFebruary 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Kobold has announced a program in which its U.S.-based watchmakers will train a group of Sherpas in the art of watchmaking. The former high-altitude mountain guides from Nepal’s Himalaya region will begin learning how to assemble mechanical wristwatches in March. The one-year-long program also includes a basic course on managing a luxury business. … [Read more...] Patek Philippe Opens New Production Facility in Le BrassusDecember 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment  Patek Philippe has opened a new production center in Le Brassus, near the heart of the Vallée de Joux. The building houses three specialty workshops: Watchmaking, Fine Watchmaking and Restoration. Watchmaking specializes in setting up Patek Philippe perpetual calendar modules. The Fine Watchmaking workshop assembles, finishes, cases up, and sets the strikes for automatic winding minute repeaters. … [Read more...] Seiko Watchmaker Receives Top AwardNovember 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The government of Japan has just announced that Kazuo Takeoka has been awarded the "Medal with Yellow Ribbon" in recognition of his services to watchmaking. The award is given to individuals who, through their diligence and perseverance while engaging in their professional activities, become public role models. … [Read more...] Berner’s Dictionary of Horology Now OnlineOctober 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry has published the well-known reference Berner’s Illustrated Professional Dictionary of Horology on its website. The dictionary is in French, English, German and Spanish, and it allows translations from one language to another. For example, search on a French term, then click the British flag icon to display the definition in English. The dictionary is … [Read more...] RGM Updates Website and Adds Trade-in ProgramAugust 6, 2010 By 1 Comment  RGM Watches has redesigned its website, making additional information available and easier to find. The site is also integrating its content with popular social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, allowing fans to receive updates instantly. The site's navigation is now upgraded, making it more consistent and intuitive. … [Read more...] 14th International Chronometry Congress Considers Time and Sport: Technological and Human ChallengesJuly 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment  The 14th International Chronometry Congress of the Swiss Chronometry Society meets September 28-29 at the Salle Stravinsk in Montreux, Switzerland. This year's theme is "Time and Sport: Technological and Human Challenges". During the Congress, about twenty lectures will be presented to over 500 watchmakers, technicians, engineers and professionals. … [Read more...] Jaeger-LeCoultre Takes Top Two Spots in Timing CompetitionDecember 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment  A Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon Caliber 978 wristwatch won the first timing competition in more than 35 years, gaining 909 points out of a perfect timing score of 1,000. Second place went to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon with 908 points. The Chronometrie 2009 international timing competition for mechanical wristwatches was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the watch museum in … [Read more...] Zenith Honors Watchmaker’s Milestones With Limited Edition WatchDecember 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment  On November 30, Zenith celebrated a famous caliber and the 100th birthday of the watchmaker who created it. Ephrem Jobin was the brains and hands behind Caliber 135. Introduced in 1948 at the height of a battle to achieve increased precision fought among several watch manufacturers, Caliber 135 included several innovative technical features that enabled it to win numerous prestigious awards and … [Read more...] New Independent Watchmaker Fair in GenevaNovember 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment  From January 17-22, concurrent with SIHH, 29 independent watch brands and craftsmen will display their latest collections at the first Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE). The GTE is an effort by smaller, independent watch brands to pool their resources to battle the global economic crisis and to present their products together in an atmosphere designed for firms that are not members of the major groups. … [Read more...] Master Watchmaker Derek Pratt Passes AwayOctober 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Derek Pratt, one of the world's leading watchmakers, has passed away following a long illness. Derek was a watchmaker's watchmaker and a true scientist of horology. He was often cited as among the greatest living watchmakers, his name mentioned in the same breath as George Daniels, Philippe Dufour, and other modern legends. Derek is also acknowledged as an important influence by many of today's … [Read more...] 12 FACES OF TIME Profiles Top WatchmakersApril 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The mood was refreshingly festive inside a packed pavilion in front of Hall 1 at Basel as luminaries from the world of watches gathered to celebrate Elizabeth Doerr’s new book, 12 FACES OF TIME: HOROLOGICAL VIRTUOSOS. Slated for release this fall, 12 FACES is a non-commercial, close-up look at 12 leading independent watchmakers and their mechanical masterpieces. Leonid Khankin, owner and … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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