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Strike Up The Band
A minute repeater is a percussion instrument. A series of (most frequently two, sometimes three or four) hammers strike gongs that have each been tuned to produce a certain note, composing a melody...
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Take A Cue From The French Emperor’s Foremost Selection To be a leader, in whatever field and whether born or bred, one requires just as much fortitude as he does the respective skill and acumen. It’s...
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Franck Muller and the Making Of A Manufacture
A Conversation with Vartan Sirmakes, Co-founder of Franck Muller It is impossible to examine the rise of Franck Muller Watchland as one of the most technically creative, fully integrated and totally...
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Ruling The Skies: IWC and Top Gun
The Advanced Fighter Weapons School In the 1970s, the Swiss mechanical watch industry was almost wiped out by an electronic threat called quartz technology, which instantly democratized accuracy in the...
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Basel 2013: Patek Philippe Novelties, Including New Gondolo 8 Days
For a 174 year-old company, Patek Philippe did not leave its fans yearning for next year! For a year which one would have been justified in expecting to be “lean”, given the company’s 174 year history...
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ARMIN STROM backs a winner
The ARMIN STROM watchmaking Manufacture is pleased to announce a new ambassador for the brand: the up-and-coming young jockey, Tim Bürgin. Horses have always held a special place in the heart of ARMIN...
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George Daniels: A Master Watchmaker and His Art — A Review
When the name of George Daniels comes to mind, most people with at least some knowledge of the development of modern watchmaking will immediately connect the name with the co-axial escapement that...
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How Much For A Smile — The Charity Sale Of A Unique IWC Portugieser
Three weeks ago, a very special IWC Portugieser timepiece was first shown to selected friends of IWC and REVOLUTION — a unique piece commemorating the 10th anniversary of the world’s most influential...
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Enter A World Of Wonder With Cartier Étourdissant
A dream come true is always possible with Cartier. Known as the Jeweler to Kings, Cartier captures the dazzle and dream of mankind, creating one-of-a-kind pieces to last a lifetime with. And when you...
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Into The Deep With The Carl F. Bucherer ScubaTec
The story of Carl F. Bucherer began in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1888, a time of unparalleled cultural and artistic expression in Europe — what we now call the Belle Époque. That year, Carl Friedrich...
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