Watchmaking
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Moonphase vs. Perpetual Calendar: How Watchmakers Shrank the Sky Onto the Wrist
This article explores the fascinating world of astronomical watch complications, comparing the poetic moonphase display with the complex perpetual calendar, detailing their mechanical intricacies, historical evolution, and how watchmakers have miniaturized these celestial marvels for the wrist.
Beyond the Tourbillon: A Functional Guide to Mechanical Watch Complications
Mechanical watch complications are functions beyond simple timekeeping, categorized into timing, astronomical, striking, and travel families. Understanding these functional groups, including the components of a grand complication, aids in appreciating and choosing complex timepieces.
The Tourbillon, 1801: How Breguet's Whirlwind Went From Necessity to Luxury
Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon is a rotating cage designed to counteract gravity's effects on a mechanical watch's escapement and balance wheel. Originally a functional necessity for pocket watches, it has evolved into a symbol of horological artistry and luxury in modern wristwatches.
TAG Heuer unveils Monaco Speed 12 with 12-cylinder dial
TAG Heuer has unveiled a new Monaco watch, the Speed 12, featuring a dial design inspired by high-performance engines.
Richard Mille Opens New Flagship Showroom in Monaco
Richard Mille's new Monaco showroom spans over 2,220 square feet, more than ten times the size of its previous location, featuring a 13-foot sofa in its VIP area.
Robb Report Unveils 2026 Sports Issue: Luxury Sport's New Frontiers
A new collaboration transforms the Reebok Pump into a mechanical watch complication, its movement wound by pushing a 'pump' on the case.