Glossary

    Latitude

    An angle measured from the equator, formed by the plane of the equator, the centre of the Earth, and a given point.

    A point is described as being north (N) or south (S) of the equator.

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    Perimeter

    Haute Horlogerie Perimeter

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    HH Magazine News

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    17 May 2013

    While Patek Philippe again claimed the most valuable lot at the spring auction session in Geneva, Rolex confirmed its as…

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    16 May 2013

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