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About Blancpain

Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, this house has a famous motto often repeated: "Since 1735, there has never been a quartz Blancpain watch. And I never will." This is a bold statement, but it is not just a slogan but a guiding principle of this unique ... sincere commitment to excellence, which has received numerous Blancpain prices for many years. Blancpain while generations of the family were able to transform what had been a small producer of one of the most respected security firms in the world - a witness to the famous "fifty-hand model, around 1953, by Jacques Cousteau in the price - best film, World of Silence - the influx of inexpensive quartz watches from Japan and China in the early 1970s, the name of almost disappear. I was only through the intervention of Jean-Claude Bivero, a executive of Omega, with the love of a good watch, the company relaunched in 1983 and published in the path of recovery. Beaver strategy elegantly simple: a return to the production of classic mechanical watches in limited quantities, and the emphasis on innovation, often very complex and a clock. Beaver of the strategy was successful. Today the Blancpain workshop and headquarters retains the charm of a quiet farm, but in this small factory for creating some of the most complex, costly watches and desired. graduates of the best schools in the Swiss watch industry are recruited from the ranks in the House after its formation, a master watchmaker. In keeping with tradition, watchmakers Blancpain used does not work in assembly line fashion, but each has shown itself to build "their" watch from beginning to end. production is very limited, with fewer than 10,000 hours a year in production. Needless to say, every hour, individually numbered and registered in the register of the company. Boxes, straps and buckles are high quality, in accordance with strict attention to quality. As for the movements, which are designed and manufactured completely in house, and is based solely on the quality of Ébauches, which provides for its sister company, Frederic Piguet. Piguet Blancpain and P share the same building, we can say that Blancpain watches offers removals. If a company is for the most part, however, steadfast in their devotion to the mechanical wristwatch. Since the revival of business, mechanical clocks, to turn in boxes of production. They are not "trendy" watches, but rather in its classic style and timeless in its elegance. Among the best known is the Ref 1106 , wind direction to clock 100 hours reserve half of the weapons disposal, a modern version of the classic south-call company, 18K "Half Hunter" bracelet with hinged sapphire crystal back, "1735", which brings together Six of the complications of the situation in one night. In "1735" is an automatic chronograph with split-second chronograph, tourbillon, perpetual calendar with moon phases, and after a few minutes repeater - a masterpiece that took more than six years for design and construction. It is also a tribute to the founder of the company, as well as a symbol of the company during the mission - build the best watches for collectors discrimination.

About Bulova

In 1875, Joseph Bulova, 23-year-old Czech immigrant, opens a small jewelry Maiden Lane in New York. 1911 Bulova begins manufacturing and selling toilet and table clocks and pocket fine. These coins are sold in unprecedented numbers. Bulova established its first factory in 1912 dedicated to the production of components and assembly for monitoring the movements Jewel in Bienne, Switzerland. During World War I, the convenience of wristwatches (as opposed to the pocket), and detects Bulova introduced the first line of watches for men JEWEL. In 1923 the name Bulova Watch Company, Inc. has been accepted. Bulova perfects a new concept in the watch industry with total standardization of parts. Each part of the Bulova watch with such precision (standardized to the ten thousandth of an inch), which are interchangeable with the same parties in any other Bulova watch. This revolution in the field of maintenance hours. In 1926 Bulova produces the country first radio spot, "in tone, is 8 hours, Bulova Watch Bulova time." In honor of Charles Lindbergh in the solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927, courts of Bulova Lone Eagle watches in 5000, comes with images Lindberg. The proposal will be sold in three days. In the next few years Bulova sells nearly 50,000 of these commemorative watches. 1927 was also the year Bulova Watch Company was made public on the American Stock Exchange. Branching in the watch industry, Bulova introduced the world to the first radio in 1928 Bulova engineers and patents on new principles of road construction hours, one year later. Bulova begins manufacturing the first electric clocks via mass production. The collection includes wall and mantel clocks, and the hours for use in stores, Windows, office buildings and terminals. In 1931, Bulova conducted the watch industry during the first advertising campaign in several million dollars. During the Depression years, Bulova supported retailers by offering Bulova watches to buyers on time payment plans. Joseph Bulova, founder of Bulova Watch Company, died in 1935. In 1941, faithful to its tradition of advertising materials, Bulova transmitting the first television commercial: a simple clock and a map of the United States, with one voice proclaimed: "America runs on Bulova time." Furthermore, in 1941 indicates that Bulova Board of Directors approves a resolution for the production of products for national defense at actual cost. During World War II, with increased ability to create accurate clock ARDE Bulova's son Joseph, is assisting the Government of the United States military for hours, special hours, air tools and critical machinery Torpedo fuses. In 1952, Bulova began developing Accutron, the first breakthrough in technology of the time in more than 300 years. Accutron, the first fully electronic surveillance, he vowed to take the time to 2 seconds per day. Recognizing a new trend in the industry for self-dissolving and anti-shock watch Bulova adds more of this sample of your line. In addition, this year added Bulova Wrist-Alarm, a new type of clock. Several years later, Bulova introduced the Bulova 23 "re-automatic, waterproof, 23-Jewel Watch with a clear unbreakable, completely manufactured in the United States. AC Neilson survey in 1955 to demonstrate that Americans are more national advertising for Bulova products all other products, in all other sectors in the world. Bulova conclude negotiations with the co-author of the Jackie Gleason Show, one-hour live television on Saturday night, eight to nine hours. For the first time in history shows that any jewelry or related industries , made the sponsorship of this magnitude. In 1960, NASA asked Bulova to incorporate Accutron into its computers for the Space Program. Bulova timing mechanisms are an integral part of the 46 missions, the American space program. In 1961, the Accutron, the first watch to time through electronics, is introduced. This is the brightest point in time, since the invention of an hour. This revolutionary concept of the time clock without a spring or output is controlled electronically activated tuning fork. In the Accutron watch later became a presidential gift to world leaders and other dignitaries. President Johnson declared that the White House's official "Gift of State." Accutron A movement is part of the team on the Moon by Apollo astronauts 11, the first man on the moon. A Bulova timer on the moon "sea of tranquility" to control the transfer of critical data for many years. In 1970, Bulova watches Accuquartz schedule became a man in the first quarter of quartz crystal in retailing in the United States. Made 18 Karat gold, will be sold at $ 1325! In 1979, Bulova is a subsidiary of Loews Corporation.

About Corum

In Corum adventure started in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. When a co-founder, Simone Ries and René Bannwart Gaston joined RIES hours of workshops, he knew that his new firm to benefit from this experience. Their creative partnership rapidly, and traditional crafts, as in the agenda. Shortly thereafter, the company has carved a niche for itself remains to be done for them in the same day, a model that quickly became a bestseller: from $ 20 Liberty Eagle Watch who made a genuine $ 20 since its gold. Corum workshops, a true state mint eagle "Freedom" ($ 10) and double eagle ($ 20) coins are carefully cut in two, and between the front and back of the coin, the quality of movement carefully inserted . While other companies have done this type of clock in the 1920s, was dressed as usual out of pocket. Corum conquest, which, like a clock. It would be more "is misleading, however, say that this procedure can be carried out like clockwork, in fact, to complete Corum gold coin watch requires many steps and many hours of laborious hand" Done. "In fact, work the field, so that the movement can be determined, and may in itself, requiring several hours of patient work. Today, Corum can be proud of the fact that this is one of the richest collections in its field. Corum watches immediately recognizable as such, even if some of these movements on the basis of sketches, often they return home Ébauches Corum watch. Wide range of models of the originals, which, in its infinite variety, define the Corum style - always at the cutting edge at times. From the "Golden Bridge" in the middle, "" Money Watch "," Romulus "and" Admiral Cup, Corum products indicate that the progressive attitude is very rare in the world of watchmaking. Rather than simply rest on its laurels, hoping to preserve the value of their traditions, the price of new ideas, Corum continually introduces new designs. Their attitude could best be summarized as follows: "To create is to build and create is life. "This motto has become the main theme of the policies of Corum. The real development can not be compared again the old models that have proven reliable in the past. time passes, each of us from the second outbreak in the future, and it would be wrong to say that the development time, not having the courage to move forward ... the user to monitor that shows the vitality. Since December 1998, is jointly owned by the family and Corum Al Bannwart Farda Group in Doha, Qatar. After several months of negotiations, American businessman Severin Wunderman, a prominent figure in the watch industry, personally acquired a majority stake in the company. Meanwhile, the head watchmakers in La Chaux-de - Fonds, continues to produce fine watches - including masterpieces such as repeaters minutes and Minute Repeater / Tourbillon - for which they are familiar with good reason. And they do so in an environment that rewards creativity and treasures craftsmanship - a perfect combination of tradition and progress.

About Elgin

City of Elgin was founded in 1835 on the banks of the river, and Fox is one of the oldest cities in Northern Illinois. In late 1850 Elgin became a major center for production and retail sales in the neighborhood. Elgin, a watchmaker, was founded in 1864 and the tail of the Civil War. Attracted seven founders in Elgin Waltham Watch Company. The bait used in $ 5000 per year over 5 years of salary, and the price of $ 5000 and an acre of land in the recently purchased 35 acres on the site! Ironically, Elgin lost several members of the Illinois Watch for a few years later. The first part was delivered to the plant in1867 and was named in honor of its chairman, Raymond W. Benjamin. This 18-size, key wind, full plate, with a high speed train directly to the exhaust side, and adjusted for temperature. At this time, the hours of six months to complete and the BW Raymond model sold for $ 117, a beautiful Sunday at the moment. Several years ago, these watches were bought at an auction in the city of Elgin for $ 15,000. Elgin was originally called the "National Watch Company." This name is not locked, and in 1874 was changed to the "Elgin National Watch Company", as most traders and the public have been calling that "watches from Elgin. They kept the name until 1960, when she stopped production hours, changed its name to Elgin industry. "Elgin, and most other companies to control their movements, had sold to wholesalers who sell to jewelers. A client select event of your choice, add the line and the jeweler today. Only 10% of cases were sold in gold. In its 100 - year history, Elgin has manufactured over 50 million hours. Elgin produced their first time around 1910, most other American companies to see for many years. Elgin was founded on the concept of mass production of high hours using portable machines, interchangeable parts. Until then, until around 1850, watches were made mostly with the hands which means that setting a bad hand, we have to find someone with the tools and skills to start a new game. Elgin realized that there is a large market for good watches that could be sold relatively cheaply and repaired using parts from the factory, which do not require adaptation. During the First World War, the U.S. military had Elgin factory train more than 350 men, to make repairs to the accuracy of the battlefield. During World War II All civil works will be stopped and Elgin made military watches, stopwatch with U.S. Navy, fuses for artillery shells, altimeters and instruments for aircraft and sapphire bearings used in a weapon. Elgin, and not of the highest quality clocks in the world, and not more convenient, but with the Waltham (American Watch Company), which dominates the market in mid-hours in the United States. Today, Elgin watch collection is very popular. Why Elgin the production of many hours and so many spare parts can be easily bought and fixed, and Elgin 100 years, can be used with care on a daily basis.

About Girard-Perregaux

In 1791 a Swiss watchmaker Jean Francois Bautte established its first hour, and soon established a reputation for ultra-thin models. Production facilities in Geneva and the new movement, welcomed all occupations clock period under one roof. In 1837 Jean Jacques Bautte and Samuel Rossel took over from JF Bautte outstanding, resulting in a valuable cultural heritage, as well as industry. In 1854, Constant Girard married Marie Perregaux. It is the fusion of two names Manufacture Girard-Perregaux was founded in 1856. In 1867, Constant Girard introduced his Tourbillon with three gold bridges, after years of research on the use of watch movements in the gold. This masterpiece was awarded a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867 and 1889, but in 1901, was inadmissible because it can not be backed up. In 1880, Constant Girard developed a very innovative concept at his watch, wrist, following the orders of Emperor Wilhelm I of Germany for naval officers. two thousand was the first large-scale production of wristwatches in history. But the idea was considered bizarre, and production was halted. This is only the beginning of the twentieth century that the wristwatch became popular and praised the Industrial Development Board, which was one of the sectors to see the Swiss economy. In the early 20 century, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin used to see Girard-Perregaux aircraft test your plane. The hours were almost 1910, Girard-Perregaux's reputation spread far and wide. In 1928, Otto Graef, German watchmaker and owner of MIMO (International factories gold watches), purchased from Girard-Perregaux, the capital. In 1930, sales surpassed the sales of watches pocket watches for the first time evidence of clairvoyance in a constant Girard, watches were designed in 1880.

A Gruen

June 12, 1874 Dietrich Gruen sought a patent for the improvement of the safety device, which was granted December 22. He was 27 years. In 1876 he formed the Columbus Watch Manufacturing Company in the basement in downtown Columbus, Ohio bank building. In his studio in Columbus, Dietrich Change, and the movement of finished materials, in crates that were imported from Switzerland. Dietrich introduced 16-size watches as an alternative to heavy and thick, 18-odd large and watches, which were circulated at the time. He also presented the first stemwind watches are sold in the U.S. market. In 1882, in collaboration with a number of new partners, the company was reorganized as the Columbus Watch Company. After a series of disagreements with the other partners, Dietrich Gruen and son, Fred left the Columbus Watch Company in 1894, shortly before the bankruptcy of the company. Dietrich has lost its share of the company investors, as well as to the prospect of remaining as an employee, the company he founded. He decided to leave rather than endure this humiliation. Then, in Gruene company was reorganized, refinanced and renamed "New Columbus Watch Company." New Columbus Watch Company survived until 1903. The content of the plant, including all the tools and inventory movements, were acquired Studebaker family, moved to Indiana (with a large number of employees) and is used to start the South Bend Watch Company. Some early South Bend watches were sold with signed Columbus movements of them. In 1894, Fred Dietrich Gruen Gruen and decided to try to start a new business look. Using money borrowed from friends and relatives, Dietrich and Fred formed a partnership "D. Gruen and Son." Gruen these first hours of high quality and well made. 18 and 16 and the versions were made of the size, every person is open to both styles and hunters, and 18 - and 21-Jewel versions. In 1903, introduced its Gruen "VeriThin" line of watches. In 1908, Gruen introduced the two men and a woman watches. They are very popular among women. Gruen was one of the few companies that take seriously the first wristwatch to see its potential, despite the disappointing sales of the first male customers. Gruen made a wristwatch, and two pockets for the military during the First World War had more money, but that does not tarnish corrosion under adverse conditions. In order to achieve the military provisions of the United States, these watches are all luminous dial markings and hands. In 1911 Dietrich Gruen died suddenly, Fred Gruen and control over the company. 1921Gruen introduced in the "grip", and shows, calling it "the logic of the clock form. Before 1922, it was actually three companies Gruen: D. Gruen, Sons and Company, National Gruen Watch Case Company of Cincinnati and Gruen Watch Manufacturing Company Bienne , Switzerland. In 1922 years, three companies were merged to create Gruen Watch Company, and the Chairman of Fred. In 1925, Gruen introduced Quadroni men. These rectangular watch with a very high quality, 15 ° or 17 ° movements in the form of drums. In 1928, emissions Gruen "in tech-Quadroni. In-tech Quadroni famous "doctors are now called because of a second set of more convenient time, to the wrist of the patient. In 1935, Fred Gruen, now 63 years, became chairman and Benjamin S. Katz was brought in as President of the Gruen Watch Company. In 1935 Gruen years amounted to approximately $ 1.8 million (approximately $ 36 million today) of debt, shareholders and investors are nervous at the origins of these changes. Fred was supposed to retire in 1940, but continued to serve on the board for the rest of his life. Gruen introduced in 1935 the most famous clock Gruen "Curvex". These watches are one of the greatest examples of design of 1930. In 1937, "Ristside" or " driver "watches, is presented. In 1938, the continued success of their VeriThin pocket, Gruen has also launched a series of wristwatches Veri-thin. Curvex modern Veri subtle movements are often closely linked, and can share many parts. In 1940, most watches were Gruen Veri-Thin or Curvex models. Gruen Although now that the production are not U.S. Army, offered the public a collection of eight military-style watches, for personal use hours. In 1949, the company has its first watches made entirely in the USA, online 21-Jewel Men models under the name "Gruen 21. Movement marked "Cincinnati" or "United States", and usually "Switzerland." Fred Gruen, retired in 1940 and died in 1945, and his brother George died in 1952. In 1953 the Gruen family sold their shares in the company. Due to changes in management and the loss of family participation Gruen, the company has lost focus and direction. In 1953 the Gruen Watch Company had its best sales in its history. In 1958, the company (which changed its name to Gruen Industries) are faced with enormous legal challenges, comprise the majority of its employees, and sold his property. Gruen, the industry has been so deeply in debt and have borrowed a lot of money, they were unable to obtain additional sources of financing. The company was collapsing, having seriously neglected the exhibitions, which engage in other activities. Under the new ownership, Gruen Watch Company, he moved to New York, continues to produce mechanical watches for about 15 years. All plants to 1958 records, no interest to new owners, were destroyed. Rolex finally bought the plant in detail, and is currently under construction Rolex government. According to the Cincinnati Business Record, the expression of Gruen Watch Company failed in 1976.

About CBR

An interesting fact that may or may not know: International Watch Company (IWC) is probably the only major Swiss watch whose founder was an American! During the 1860's, dominated by three U.S. manufacturers of hours: Elgin, Howard and Waltham. Together, these companies have developed more than 100,000 pocket. Things are changing in this area has gone from his pocket status symbol, as the rich can afford, from the point of each day are available for the middle class. Thus, methods of production should be improved, for example, for the most part, still hand-made clocks. The costs were high due to the removal of the pool, qualified watchmakers was relatively small. In Boston, Massachusetts, Florentine Ariosto Jones, who has worked in the U.S. look for a certain number of years observed the failure of Aaron Lufkin Dennison, a leader in the watch business, whose efforts to move production to Switzerland to use the lowest wages and experience of Swiss watches, is not evil. Unshrinking, Jones has caught the company failed and soon established his own company in Switzerland. His plan was to assemble watches in Switzerland, and importation in the United States, hence the name International Watch Company. Incidentally, Jones made a friend of one Johann Heinrich Moser, a watchmaker, the town of Schaffhausen is located near the Rhine after Moser is convinced that the dam was built for the use of the river and the creation of hydroelectric power for machinery used in manufacturing facilities throughout Schaffhausen. A watch factory was built in Schaffhausen to take advantage of hydropower at low cost and production began in 1868. Despite the unique business plan of the company was condemned from the beginning. On the one hand, Jones has had problems selling time in America, because of high tariff on imports of finished watches. It 'even worse problem: Jones was insufficient, and encountered technical problems with the machines. In 1875, he was scrambling to find new investors, including the obligation to shareholders unhappy that the company was on the brink of collapse. Of course, the company filed for bankruptcy and Jones was forced to relinquish control over its activities. Swiss consortium has acquired a share of CBR, and put another American, Frederick Seeland, at its head. Although the situation has slightly improved, the improvement was not deemed sufficient. Therefore, the company was put up for sale. This time, the shareholder of IAC, Johannes Raschenbach-Vogel, the company bought at auction for 280,000 francs. Technical achievements and increased sales soon followed by production of the first handheld with a digital clock and the development of a popular movement Caliber 52, which at that time was quite revolutionary in its design and construction. Despite the fact that the company is experiencing significant growth following the First World War, the fate, once again hit the bottom of property Ernst Homberger-Rauschenbach. Fortunately, one of the principal paid for the modernization of the birth of the Second World War led to an increase in demand for the military. This was during the Second World War that created the first IWC over anti-magnetic pilot of the guard, followed by the famous Mark X, the new home of the movement, Caliber 83. In 1944, the ICC was the call when the Allies mistakenly bombing Schaffhausen. By coincidence, the factory narrowly escaped destruction. After the war, International Watch Company has had his name and has become an international company. Exports to the United States has increased and has become a brand known for its specialty watches, such as the Mark XI and engineer - the first automatic IWC with an inner soft iron, which has defended the movement against magnetic fields - and for her elegant dress now. Needless to say that the IWC Vintage 1940 and 50 for the collection are in great demand today because they are somewhat 'cheaper than other high-end brands at that time. In conclusion, it should be noted that the company's philosophy is best summarized in the current CBI director, Michael SARP, who recently said: "We will watch the highest level of performance and design, and thus continue to experience the joy of innovation . If you have the opportunity to explore in IWC, quickly realizes that Mr. SARP says the truth.

About Jaeger-LeCoultre

Today, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the most famous clock is consistently produced, but the company made its debut Ébauches produce for other companies. A little 'known about Jaeger-LeCoultre, which in addition to its own movements per hour, the company also released a well-known movement homes as Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and IWC. Indeed, in the early 20th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre Ébauches although large firms Patek Philippe. Then, as now, Jaeger-LeCoultre was considered one of the best watchmakers in Switzerland. In 1833, when he was thirty years, Antoine LeCoultre, son of Vallee de Joux watchmaker Jacques LeCoultre, opened a small factory in Le Sentier. Curiously, this plant Jaeger-LeCoultre, a few meters from the place of origin. In any event, soon proved to have a LeCoultre watch, but an even more brilliant inventor. In 1844, LeCoultre revolutionized the industry with the invention of time millionometer an instrument with which measurements of up to one thousandth of a millimeter can be done with precision. Consequently, it can be manufactured components, which have greatly improved the accuracy over time. In addition, the metric system of measurement is now a universal standard, while other systems have been exceeded. LeCoultre motto - "We must base our experience on science" - this is especially true when it comes to manufacturing precision movements and funds. The art later in the hands of a master watchmaker, who assembled, decorated and regulated the movements. Soon, LeCoultre became the leading supplier of movements, parts and tools for the Swiss watchmaking industry. LeCoultre movements were so highly appreciated, in fact, that prior to Patek Philippe in 1910 and most of its raw movements. It was only years later that the Patek Philippe has built its own movements from scratch. Meanwhile, other companies have begun to rely exclusively on LeCoultre products which create a ready now. LeCoultre success was such that, between 1900 and 1919, 40,000 raw movements were produced. In 1925, the Grand-son of the founder, David LeCoultre, merged his company with that of Edmond Jaeger, the exclusive supplier to see the movements Cartier. Then, in a modern society, known as the Jaeger-LeCoultre was born first. Incredibly, at this point, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are not sold under its own name. The unification, however, has prompted other innovations, not least, is an example of stainless steel, as well as the creation of the smallest mechanical movement in the world, which weighs less than a gram. In 1931 saw the introduction into the Reverso, a wristwatch, which can be rotated 180 degrees, in the case, thereby protecting the crystal and dial. This is a fantastic creation and one that was greeted with enthusiasm by the public. Unfortunately, the global economic crisis and World War II conspired to prevent the Reverso from achieving its full potential. Change patterns associated with the advent of waterproof watches might still be sentenced to hours of darkness, if he was not Italian, who visited the plant in 1960 and noted, in some cases Reverso hours sitting in a box. Italian dealer bought the cases and with the movement. The term was an instant sell watches, but the rest of the story. Today, Reverso, of course, Jaeger-LeCoultre the most popular models. Another interesting story concerns David LeCoultre bid for Patek Philippe. In 1932, Patek Philippe was in serious financial difficulties and looking for a white knight. LeCoultre, which are produced by movements Patek, wanted to buy a majority stake. He came close to a final agreement, but the Stern brothers, whose company has introduced a number used in Patek Philippe watches, ultimately acquired the company. Although Patek Philippe has certainly prospered under the management of the Organization of the Stern family, it is still interesting to contemplate what makes Patek Philippe / Jaeger-LeCoultre merger in May were in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Needless to say that the company has continued to flourish, such as the introduction of such innovations Memovox, Futurematic, atmosphere and the clock is original, as moving into the world of automatic thin is only 2.35 mm for name a few. The thin automatic movement in particular has been a huge success, and Constantine Audemars Piguet Vacheron watch the best in advertising, as the thinnest in the world of self-liquidation period. During 1970 and early 1980, Jaeger-LeCoultre produced a 36 jewel, self-winding Patek Philippe Caliber for. Once again, these two companies is the circle. In conclusion, it is worth noting that Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few companies in Switzerland that still produces its own movements, cases, dials, bracelets, and arm. Nearly all the individual components in a Jaeger-LeCoultre watches manual completion of production at home, and this in turn leads to strict quality controls. As a result, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are recognized among the best hours of manual labor and the available evidence that can be seen in the fact that Jaeger-LeCoultre regularly produces such masterpieces of the Reverso Tourbillon and Reverso Minute Repeater. There is also a set of master control clock, offering 1000 hours of testing and assembly at the patient hands of a master watchmaker. In any case, if you plan to buy watches Jaeger-LeCoultre, you made an excellent choice. This is a great prestige and respect for the brand with a long history of success, as well as practical experience.

About Longines

In Longines story starts in 1832 when Auguste Agassiz opened a small workshop in Saint-Imier. One of the sisters married Marc Francillon Auguste, a merchant of Lausanne in 1834 and had a son, Ernest Francillon. At this time, the time zone used in the skills of people working away from work, often in their homes. In 1866, Ernest Francillon constructed a factory for the areas of "Es Longines", near St Imier hours, all the powers and under the same roof - the first "Longines factory". Anyone connected with the history of Longines of Saint-Imier must deepen the most beautiful adventure, which has become a legend of our time. Longines developed aviators' watches and papers from the cabin. Longines leaders on both the guardians of the world of sport, to stop the development of precision watches for athletes. Longines was at the Olympic Games and to ensure that the athletes performances were recorded correctly. But this is not the only high-quality assortment of hours that the company owes its greatness and its importance. At that time, Longines is celebrating 100 years of the date of registration of the trademark and logo - the winged hour glass - in 1967, the watchmakers St Imier 15 million watches and sold everything. For all these reasons, Longines is practically inexhaustible mine of reasonably priced collections of objects ranging from classic pocket watches, wristwatches.

About Movado

Movado, a company whose name means "always in motion" in Esperanto, began its life in 1881 in a small workshop in La Chaux-de-Faundez, Switzerland. Founded Ditisheim talented watchmaker Achille and his team of six All watches have been manufactured and installed manually. In 1899, their hard work and determination paid off. They received six first-class Official Rating Certificates in their class, and next year, received a silver medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. In 1905, the company settled on the name now known, Movado, and began seriously his famous achievement of excellence in design and functionality. Prices are 1910 exhibitions in Paris, Rome, Brussels and Rio de Janeiro for their introduction of 8 shows a line of traffic. Introduction of the clock in 1912 took the watch community polyplan storm, and these watches now highly sought after auction. In 1947, American designer Nathan George Horwitt created the first Museum Watch. He presented a series of design, with a simple marker for the position or 12:00. He compared the developments in this hour as the sun at its zenith at noon. Movado has subsequently worked with designers and artists such as Andy Warhol to create one-of-a-kind limited edition watches, which are in museums, galleries and collections today. Movado is returning to its roots today. again KingMatic series, which was introduced in 1950 and introduced the first automatic movement and radical second-hand, is under the control of the central rotor. Today, KingMatic stainless steel, stainless steel, leather strap, sapphire crystal, automatic movement and water-resistant to 50 meters.

About Omega

Today, seven out of ten people around the world are equipped with the Omega watch brand - a truly astonishing level of knowledge, on the other do few hours may be required. The reason for this success is that to ensure optimum quality in every Omega watch. From modest beginnings in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848 the assembly workshop for 23-year-old Louis Brandt gradually reputation. Louis Brandt assembled key wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. After the death of Louis Brandt in 1879, two sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar, the control of the company. In 1880, the brothers rented floors in the building for the construction of a modern production facility Bienne clock. Among the names that have for their watches were "Helvetia", "Jurassic", "Celtic", "Gurzelen" and "Patria". "With the introduction of the" Labrador "lever movement in 1885, the clock accuracy is achieved in less than 30 seconds per day. Bankir Company, Henri Rieckel proposed the name" Omega "the new show. The overwhelming success of" Omega "name led to version of the Act to once every hour for the company in 1903. Louis-Paul Cesar Brandt and died in 1903 in one of the biggest shows, Switzerland - with 240,000 hours per year 800 people - in the hands of four young the oldest is the Paul-Emile Brandt. Omega name made its appearance in international sport balloon in Gordon Bennett Cup in 1909. British Royal Flying Corps decided to Omega watches in 1917 as the official timekeeper of the combat units and the US Army 1918. Omega had their first victory in Neuchâtel Observatory calendar of races in 1919 with their chronometers winning the competition. economic problems caused by the Second World War led him to actively in 1925 for the Union and OMEGA TISSOT then merge them in 1930 in Within the group SSIH. SSIH At seventy, the Swiss was the number one producer of finished watches and number three in the world. In 1957, the "Omega Speedmaster" was created. After careful consideration and evaluation, NASA decided to use the "Speedmaster Chronograph watch category in 1965 This is the official timekeeper. In 1967 the one millionth chronometer was rejected. 21. July 1969, astronaught Neil Armstrong the first man to walk on the moon. This is not the famous «a small step for man but one giant leap for mankind" was wearing the Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph. In 1972, Omega received two one millionth chronometer certificate. A severe monetary crisis and recession by 1975 to 1980 was SSIH banks jumped in 1981. In 1985, the holding company was established during the year, a group of private investors. Immediately renamed SMH Société Suisse de Microélectronique and d'Horlogerie, the new group achieved rapid growth and success is now the best clocks in the world. Named Swatch Group in 1998, now includes Blancpain and Breguet. dynamic and prosperous "OMEGA is one of the most prestigious flagship brands.

About Patek Philippe

The company is now known Patek Philippe in Geneva in 1839 by the exiled Polish nobleman, Count Antoine Norbert de Patek and compatriot Francois Czapek. The first was watches Patek, Czapek & Co Czapek until 1845, when the companies leave. Some years later, the company jointly with the French watchmaker, Jean Philippe Adrien, who later invented the famous master hand clearing mechanism, modern and reliable. From May 1845 until January 1851 the company was known as Patek & Co, Philip was the name of the company in 1851 when he was a full partner. Among the reasons for its initial success was the high level of hours and the possibility of a new system for calculating Philippe races. From the mid-19th century, Patek Philippe has played a leading role in the Swiss watch industry, improving the working and the time required by the application of technical improvements (the engine is free, sweeping seconds), in addition to improving the administration, chronograph and perpetual calendar mechanism. In 1867, the Paris Exhibition, Patek Philippe watches have displayed the qualities required for the assembly in the first hours of the 20th Century, namely: perpetual calendar, a repeater and chronograph split-second. The two most complicated watches ever by Patek Philippe. The first, Henry Graves Jr. New York, at the beginning of the century, and second, caliber 89, the world of the most difficult hours, completed in 1989 (hence the name) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company. In 1932, Patek Philippe has his hands and the new owners were Charles and Jean Stern. Today is the third generation of the family still owns and operates the company. Shortly after World War II, Patek Philippe, the online service, and in 1950 the first quartz, filling several patents and has won many awards. Today, Patek Philippe SA, Geneva, is still a family firm, established jointly by the chairman, Mr Henry Stern, and his son, and vice-president, Mr Philippe Stern. Although Patek Philippe is rightly famous for its first production of mechanical watches, the company is the pioneer of the industry, as producers of industrial and electronic timekeepers, with high accuracy master clock at power plants, hospitals, airports and other buildings and plants. The company has many customers, including famous personalities of history, including royalty such as Queen Victoria, as well as outstanding scientists, artists, writers and musicians, including Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Charlotte Bronte and P. Tchaikovsky. Today, more products of the company include hours, Patek Philippe, but retains the ability to produce pocket watches in the classroom, with a very complex movement with enamel miniature paintings and engravings. The company continues to patent new inventions and improvements in time and play an important role in maintaining the quality, prestige and reputation of Swiss watches.

About Rolex

In 1908, Rolex was Hans Wilsdorf, a German citizen. Initially, the company was named Wilsdorf and Davis Wilsdorf founded the company with his brother in law. At the time, especially pocket watches from Swiss watch manufacturer, as manufacturers continue to face difficulties in providing accurate and reliable movements in the small hours-bracelet. Wilsdorf was a perfectionist who sets the standards for an hour, as it seeks to reduce and more accurate movements that transformed style and fashion bag now more convenient time for a small clock. Aegle, a small Swiss company agreed to supply Wilsdorf with movements small enough to wear the wrist. Wilsdorf production include various models of case: casual, formal and sports. In 1910, Rolex on her first visit to school in Switzerland. It took the first wrist watch chronometer rating. Wilsdorf recognized two major requirements for watches: 1) the time, and 2) to be credible. What timer prize, «accuracy», was under control and Wilsdorf work to improve the reliability of the clocks. One of the biggest problems at this time, dust and moisture, in case of failure, and gradual transition. To solve this problem, we need a dust and waterproof case. Dust and water are among Casebook for the crown. Wilsdorf a screw crown and casebook mechanism that revolutionized the watch industry. The first waterproof watch was clever advertising in the world. Currently, the public is very skeptical, if you are really waterproof. However, this clock at an aquarium in the window, many people were convinced. Throughout the world, you can see the window to see the needs of the aquarium and watches Rolex. The campaign to have a great reputation of Rolex. Since then, Rolex has continued to the top of the hour. Today, almost all monitoring watchmaker Rolex watches and offers waterproof. The Rolex Prince, developed in 1928, was a Bestseller by double-clicking, and rectangular case. In 1931 Rolex invented the "turn" - a metal plate with half the weight to move freely to wind the clock. The Rolex "constant" (automatic) movement was born. Rolex star was much higher, because this time the First World War. "People want to own Rolex because it shows .." This is what you want, and then after the success or windthrow areas. Industry observers say that what distinguishes Rolex from other premium hours signing appearance - a large, round face connected by a wide metal band - is on the basketball court that the black tie reception. Identifiable across the room at the Rolex unbeatable, almost universally. The athletes deserve the durability, reliability and elegance adventurers rights. But the best-known Swiss watchmaker has always been an outsider in Geneva. Perhaps this is because the company was started in Switzerland. As already mentioned, Rolex was in London in 1905, 24-year-old Wilsdorf, Germany, have British citizenship after the adoption of the English bride. There was a time, often across national boundaries to define the objectives of the people, but Wilsdorf thought big from the beginning. In 1908, he had said before the multinational Wilsdorf registered the word Rolex, a name that is easily pronounced in different languages and short to provide a clock. It is said that Wilsdorf dreamed speech when he was riding a bus in London, once the sound of an hour because of injury. Rolex does not leave England until the end of World War I, when the surge of imports amounting to 33 per cent of Swiss production receive their movements can be costly. During the first ten years with its founder, the obsession with relentless precision. Wilsdorf not content merely to invent the first few hours. He wants the invention of the first hour is very expensive, you can enjoy your life. "Check it in 1914 when the London Kew Observatory certified watches Rolex, to be exact, as the marine chronometer. It was the first time the show received" chronometer "status - a classification that still belongs to a member family for some time. However, this improvement in accuracy is not available in one clock, one of the most important elements in the city from the wardrobe of men. The dust, heat and humidity is likely devastating to the time before complex mechanical movements, and the first model of care will also be practical. Rolex big breakthrough in 1926, when Wilsdorf developed case is waterproof and resistant to water. The secret was a revolutionary double-locking crown drunk, that if a sub - Marine Luke, a hermetic seal. Recalling the difficulty in leveraging open oyster dinner, Wilsdorf christened create Rolex Oyster. Nearly 70 years later, Oyster is continuing, despite the worst conditions. He survived in the depths of the sea with Jacques Piccard and the summit of Everest Sir Edmund Hillary Sherpa. You will receive accurate Subzero temperatures in the Arctic, the scorching Sahara and the weightlessness in space. The shrugged in airplane accidents, shipwrecks, and the stars of the accident, which divided the sound barrier and was ejected from a fighter to 22,000 feet. Some of the most important are the colorful stories NOTE: The Englishman who inadvertently legitimize the Oyster momentum in a loop, and then washed, spun dry and dehydrated, the Australian skydiver who fell with him, 800 meters above the Bush or in California, whose wife accidentally baked in the oven to 500 degrees. In any event, the Rolex was again perfect. With the advent of World War II, Rolex name has become so popular in Britain that pilots in the Royal Air Force, the government has a lower clock and check the United Kingdom, almost destroying the supply perpetuals Oyster. The compliment was duly returned: all British prisoners of war whose Rolex was confiscated, only to write to Geneva to to make a replacement. Yankee GIs returned home with a new piece of jewelry on the wrist. Rolex and romance with America began. Before leaving Geneva, every Rolex journey through the high-tech obstacle course of quality control. Every group context and winder will be checked and double checked scratches, dust and aesthetic drawbacks. microscopic distance between hours and minutes will be carefully calibrated to ensure they are perfectly parallel. A worrying aspect of the air chamber will verify that each hour, waterproof 330 meters in depth. (Sea-dweller submariner and the model for 1000 and 4000 measures will be.) and demonstrates the accuracy of the different parts of the eye resulting from the atomic "clock in" that loses but two seconds every 100 years . Only after a dozen successful checkpoints, Rolex watch print. The attention to detail, Rolex limits the production of 650,000 hours in a year, based on industry estimates. "This appears to be a lot», says the Lister Christie, but is much less than the market demand. "But as once said André Heiniger:" I never wanted the biggest, but certainly one of the best in this field. "

About Tag Heuer

Founded in 1860 that Edouard Heuer watches his workshop in St-Imier, a village in the Swiss Jura. It quickly became an international reference for sports and prestigious watches. Edouard Heuer was passionate about precision. If the laboratory in 1860, had only one objective: to measure time to a greater height. Since then the company has always been at the forefront of hours, either in terms of technology, choice of materials and construction. From the first patent for a chronograph mechanism in 1882 and 1998 to Kirium Ti5 Category 5 titanium and carbon fiber, the first 100 seconds chronograph (1916) for the first analog display quartz chronograph (1983), to remember the the first automatic chronograph with a micro rotor (1969), Heuer wrote some of the most important chapter in the history of clocks. This experience is reflected in the impressive number of patents TAG Heuer one of the key references in Swiss Made hours experience. For 141 years, the company confirmed its first activity: the production hours, which is consistently the limits of precision, reliability and aesthetics. That is why the TAG Heuer philosophy is symbolized by the slogan "Swiss avant-garde since 1860." Brenda is based on solid historical values with emphasis on innovation and passion for the sport. Since November 1999 was the world of luxury goods group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). With Zenith, Ebel, Chaumet, Fred and Benedom, TAG Heuer is now part of the world fourth largest business hours at the center of LVMH watch and jewelry industry. Official Timers Ski World Cup and Formula 1, the brand new technologies, expertise, and their high spirit from this activity. TAG Heuer is also an active role in the world of sailing, athletes and colleagues in many disciplines such as athletics.

About Waltham

American Waltham Watch Company was founded in 1850, one of the best watch makers of the 19th century. The company was founded on the relationship between the three men, Massachusetts, USA. P. David Davies and J. Dension and P. Howard. It was based on a dream that they can prove that the era of good quality, not even some of the most expensive materials, as a rule, it seems at the moment. Mr. Howard was a server as a student of a man called Aaron Willard Junior of 1829, a few years later, 1842, p. Howard hours and the balance of a scale Manufacturing Company, with Davis. P. and P. Howard Dennison someone with ideas and resources in their first look at 1850. But the problems are clear. The company is trying new ideas, something like the use of jewelry, and the production of steel with a mirror finish. The problem was, as always, that things cost money, and a new machine, so the company through a significant financial burden. Furthermore, each hour in the press, but also in the same style, each has its own problems and errors should be corrected for the part can be regarded as closed, and the month is the time to show that they are better than all the other clocks on the market. Currently, J. Howard has perfected and patented several machines per hour, which can be easily and efficiently implement the right parts of the clock. September 1853 the name changed to "Boston Watch Company" and the factory Waltham, Massachusetts, October 1854. The traffic generated by the building to # 1001 # 5000, and was using a fraudulent "Dennison, Howard and Davis, CTPark" and "PS Bartlett." Times were tough and the Boston Watch Company in 1857 is not the case. In May 1857, the company was shaken and became "Appleton, Tracy & Co", and looks at the same time, the numbers 5001 and 14000, Model 1857. CTPark proposal was reviewed in 1857 Preview $ 12, 399 was. 1855 brass watches were sold for $ 1 also had the 598 timer, and in January 1858 was PSBartlet hours. January 1859 Waltham Improvement Company and Appleton, Tracey, while in the United States Watch Company. When Abraham Lincoln was elected U.S. president in 1860, and the United States was plunged into a civil war, the company is faced with the problem, next year to a standstill. If they look at the market hours, bankruptcy seems inevitable, but the cost for the lowest possible level so that the plant operation in these difficult years. On that day, Waltham name is synonymous with quality and excellence, and continues to this day is highly desirable hours. It is also interesting is the fact that after the biography of Carl Sandburg, Abraham Lincoln, the American Waltham Watch William Ellory model, Waltham 1863.

About the "Zenit"

In 1865 under the guidance of Georges Favre-Jacot, a mythical quality of the original clock was born. A 22-year-old mystic, he was the first, the concept of clock solutions. He brought all traditional watch makers under one roof, heat and light, that they are fully in their design watches. He was one of the first watch-makers understand the importance of the principle components. One evening, Georges Favre-Jacot perfect movement, which he almost perfect. He went at night and looked at the sky silver sky. And place. He saw the great constellations around the Pole, similar to the complexity and movement in the joints and the wheels of the axle. He decided that his motion for a new word, the highest point in the universe, "Zenith". It is the star as a symbol of great luck charm, a celestial guide for the future. "Zenith" is one of the oldest companies in the holes, but one of the few that have their own mechanical movements. Zenith was the first watch in 1915, only a few years ago, the founder Emile Georges Favre-Bull kills more than 73 years of age. 1929 Precision game in Kew Observatory (England), "Zenith" won first prize with 0.6 hours per day for half. Since its inception, "Zenith" was recognized by more than 1500 prices and more than 50 caliber to its name, the Swiss sure the award. 1969, "Zenith" has the reputation of the introduction of the world's first automatic chronograph movement, El Primero. Oscillatory changes in the 36,000 per hour, the El Primero could measure short intervals of time before the tenth of a second, an unsurpassed world record. 1995, "Zenith" has a new generation of ultra-thin chronograph, elite, recently voted best mechanical movement of the press. For Americans, the name of Zenith known than the rest of the world. On the Zenith Electronics Corporation, Zenith watches, the United States for many years. If the Americans want "Zenith", they are not bought Movado, who sported a Zenith movement, or position of the suppliers abroad. The purpose of "Zenith Electronic Corporation in the late 1990's" Zenit ", finally, the authorized dealer network, and began to work in the United States.