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Sylvain Mairet

1805-1890
Swiss clockmaker and chronometer maker.
Full name: Sylvain Jean-Mairet.
Nephew and disciple of Frédéric Louis Favre-Bulle.
Renowned for the production of anchor escapements, precision watches and chronometers.
Improvement of various escapement parts.
Invented a double winder (with double shaft).

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