It is really unbelievable. For the person not looking for it- it is almost invisible. But right in the heart of Zurich is a worldclass watch museum. How good is this museum? Well it is not far behind Patek Philippes museum which is probably the worlds be
pplater, AHCI produced a book documenting the history of the association up to their 20th anniversary. There was a list of members and candidates. Some candidates may not have made it to full mmbership if they failed the meisterstück test or they defected
New York City – Chopard celebrates Madison Avenue Watch Week with live demonstrations by an in-house watchmaker, a 15 year Manufacture retrospective installation, the debut of a unique clock and an opportunity to view the latest 2011 novelties. CHOPARD CE
New York City – Chopard celebrates Madison Avenue Watch Week with live demonstrations by an in-house watchmaker, a 15 year Manufacture retrospective installation, the debut of a unique clock and an opportunity to view the latest 2011 novelties. CHOP
That was a sculptural clock by Jean Kazes (AHCI Member) made for Vincent Calabrese, incorporating "tourbillon concept" from a model that Calabrese made to illustrate the controversial definition of 'karrusel' vs 'tourbillon'. Calabrese concept scale model
As it is a Joint Selection, we are allowed 2 pieces per category Current AHCI pieces: Vincent Calabrese 'Sun-tral' Ltd Edn Rose Gold FP Journe Tourbillon Souveraine (Pt case/WG dial) Wish to Own: Volker Vyskocil 'V-30/45-01-A' (customised design) ........
Fellow Purists, Where are you ? Horology is not confined to watches, if it were not for "large watchmakers" (clockmakers) there would not be any watches at all! Virtually every device in mechanical watches has had its development in clocks. I am surprised