History

Century

World history

Invention of powdered milk and the sewing machine.
The first America's Cup.


Swiss history

Demolition of the city walls enabled Geneva to expand.


Art and Culture

The first Universal Exhibition took place in London at Crystal Palace whose architect was Joseph Paxton (1801-1865).
First issue of The New York Times.
Hermann Melville published Moby Dick.

Perimeter

Haute Horlogerie Perimeter

Which are the features of a Fine Watch? Learn about the criterias of Fine Watchmaking.

HH Magazine News

A forgotten Patek Philippe from 1898 resurfaces at Christie's

18 June 2013

Christie's and Sotheby's have ended their spring season in New York, where Christie's sent waves through the collecting …

Sustainable development, a factor in company longevity

17 June 2013

The Société Suisse de Chronométrie chose "Environmental Performance and the Watch Industry" as the theme for its latest …