The session begins with a reminder of how a mechanical watch works as well as its terminology, followed by a short presentation of complications before focusing on the definition, history and techniques of the various types of timezone watches. The training ends with the presentation of the iconic timezone watches from contemporary brands, as well as the latest models unveiled at the year's watch fairs.
Timezone Class
Type
Specialized courses
Synopsis
Objectives
The Timezone Class course offers a general comprehension of timezone watches.
Length
The Timezone Class course lasts one day.
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
Mission and partner brands
The mechanical movement
The 6 organs
The complications
Definition & groups of complications
Measuring time
Observation of the natural cycles
True time vs. mean time
Definition
History
Major evolutions
The standardization of time
In details
Anecdotes
Exceptions
Recent changes
Adjustments
Definition
The timezone in watchmaking
GMT/UTC
Watches with multiple timezones
Different types of displays
How they work
Co-axial display
Display in a subdial
Triple timezone
How to set a timezone watch
Worldtimer watches
Definition
History
Major evolutions
How it works
Louis Cottier’s system
The different displays
Present a timezone watch
The 7 steps of a sale
The icons
Exceptional pieces
The novelties
Selection of novelties of the year