History
Century
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.
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…