History

Century

Onion Louis XIV with two hands

History of Watchmaking

Clocks and watches gradually incorporated the minute hand.


World history

Philip V became King of Spain.
The Julian calendar was introduced in Russia.


Swiss history

Switzerland was saved from invasion thanks to Europe's interest in its mercenaries (some 54,000 including 25,000 in France and 11,000 in the Netherlands).


Art and Culture

1701. Foundation of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

Perimeter

Haute Horlogerie Perimeter

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

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…