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The History of Bulova Watches
We have previously covered the stories of some of the worlds most incredible watch manufacturers. We've covered Junghans watches, Seiko and also the Swiss watch industry as a whole. But…
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The History of Junghans Watches
Junghans watches are a well known and well respected brand in the watch industry. They are known for their minimalistic style which sports clean lines, classic styling and clever functions.…
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The History of Luxury Pocket Watches
It was Peter Henlein who first invented the pocket watch in Nuremberg, Germany. The very first watch was worn by the philosopher, Blaise Pascal. He simply attached some string to his…
So what ever happened to winding?
Depending on your age, you may or may not remember seeing your father wind his watch each night before going to bed. He would surely wake to a watch that…
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Junghans and Max Bill Watches
Max Bill is a name which commands respect across a number of disciplines. Bill started his career with a silversmith apprenticeship before going on to bigger and better things. He…
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When British Watches Ruled The World
Today, British watches are not held in the same esteem as Swiss or Japanese watches, but historically they had a huge role to play in the development of watches. In…
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The Most Recent Trends In Watches For Women
Most women love watches, especially designer watches. It is almost impossible for women to not have a second glance at designer watches when displayed in a Jewellers window. It…
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The History of the Swiss Watch Industry Part Three
In part two of the history of the Swiss watch industry we focused on the rise in quality and popularity of Swiss watches. By the end of the Second World…
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The History of the Swiss Watch Industry Part Two
When we left off last time Ingold and Léschot had created inventions which were changing the Swiss watch industry. Moving the country away from cheap watches, mass produced around the…
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The History of the Swiss Watch Industry Part One
One thing everyone in the world knows about watches is that buying a Swiss watch is the nearest to a guarantee of excellence you can get in today's world. As…