History
Century
History of Watchmaking
Adrien Philippe's keyless winding mechanism, patented in 1845.
World history
End of the first Opium war.
The Chinese Emperor Dao Guang ratified the Nanking Treaty which provided for the cession of Hong Kong to the British, and the opening to foreign trade.
Swiss history
Following the 1841 revolution, a new Constitution adopted universal men's suffrage.
Geneva became an independent commune with an elected municipal council.
Art and Culture
Foundation of the American Art Union.
HH Magazine News
TAG Heuer's Pendulum does away with the balance spring
23 May 2013
Unveiled as a concept watch in 2010, the magnetic Pendulum system is now ready for production. Maximum frequency is curr…
A new record for Rolex at auction
17 May 2013
While Patek Philippe again claimed the most valuable lot at the spring auction session in Geneva, Rolex confirmed its as…