November 26, 2010

18th-Century Clockmaker Inspires Today’s Work

It was Antide Janvier's mechanism that François-Paul Journe adapted for the "Chronomètre à Résonance" wristwatches that he began making 10 years ago, relying on the natural phenomenon of resonance for accuracy.
November 26, 2010

Swiss Brands Start Turning to Latin America

The excitement over Asia has obscured the growing potential of Latin America.
November 26, 2010

How a Childhood Accident Led to the Unbreakable Watch

In 1983 a young engineer at Casio Computer was determined to develop an unbreakable watch. He ultimately created one of the world's biggest watch successes.
November 26, 2010

Following the Moon’s Rhythms

A 30-year Muslim calendar is the basis for a clock that is "a scientific observatory."
November 26, 2010

Japanese Lacquer Technique Is Applied to Watches

Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chopard have all teamed up with Japanese maki-e masters to release limited-edition watches.