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Bulova Type A-11: The Legendary Military Watch

The origins of Bulova Type A-11 There Bulova Type A-11 is often nicknamed the "Watch that won the war" Due to its crucial role during the Second World War. Produced in large quantities between 194...

Piaget: Pure Horological Elegance

The beginnings of Piaget Founded in 1874 by Georges-Édouard Piaget in the small village of La Côte-aux-FéesPiaget began its history by manufacturing high-precision watch movements. The brand soon ...

Universal Genève Polerouter: An Icon of Vintage Watchmaking

The origins of the Polerouter The history of the Universal Genève Polerouter begins in 1954designed to celebrate the first transpolar commercial flights of the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)...

Rolco and its History with Rolex: A Legendary Collaboration

The Origins of Rolco and Rolex Rolco's history is closely linked to that of Rolex, one of the world's most prestigious watch brands. Founded in the early 20th century, Rolco (a contraction of "R...

P.W.C. Watches and their Key Role in the Korean War

Explore the heritage of P.W.C. Korean War watches, designed for precision and robustness in tumultuous times. A symbol of resilience for soldiers, these watches remain historic witnesses to bravery...

The Magic of the Moonphase Movement in Mechanical Watches

Introduction Discover the moonphase movement, a feat of watchmaking engineering that combines technical precision with poetic aesthetics. This masterpiece complication adds a mysterious and romanti...

The Zenith Story

  ZENITH'S GLORIOUS BEGINNINGS   The history of Zenith began in 1865when Georges Favre-Jacot founded the factory in Le Loclein Switzerland. From the outset, Zenith has distinguished itself by i...