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IN THE NEWS News archive 2024 <<   News archive 2025   >> All news Senator Tourbillon – Edition Alfred Helwig Glashütte, December 2017 The Senator Tourbillon – Edition Alfred Helwig appears to contradict the law of gravity in two ways at once: The untiring rotation of its Flying Tourbillon resists the pull of gravity, and the filigreed mounting reinforces the impression of pure weightlessness. With its new, light dial and individual numbering, the edition, limited to 25 pieces, offers moving insights into the lightness of being. Timelessly beautiful: The new face of the Senator Tourbillon The new version of the Senator Tourbillon is presented in a 42 mm white gold case framing a light, silver-grained dial whose finely textured surface sets off the black laser-engraved indexes and ... >>> more >>> Excellent prospects for graduates of “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking Glashütte Original congratulates 23 superbly educated watch experts Glashütte, 6 July 2017 Brilliant prospects for the future of Saxon watchmaking: Thursday 6 July 2017 saw a new generation of watch experts celebrate the conclusion of their training at the “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking. Glashütte Original management and teachers at the School awarded diplomas to this year's 23 proud graduates of the manufactory's own training institute. Nineteen of the new graduates have learned the traditional craft of watchmaking, and another four now begin their careers as precision toolmakers. The Saxon watch manufactory Glashütte Original dedicated Thursday July 6th, 2017 entirely to the next generation of watchmakers: in the atrium of ... >>> more >>> Junghans: Time in its new form With the FORM Junghans is launching a new watch line that combines modern design in a classic watch form. Schramberg, February 2017 Create your own time A watch for every occasion and every time – Junghans makes this wish come true with the new FORM. The timepiece gives its wearer the freedom and opportunity to make a successful appearance at every occasion. Good style is timeless and the modern, unadorned FORM is a master of reservation – a characteristic timepiece for every point in time. ... >>> more >>> Obituary Walter Lange Walter Lange (1924–2017) Glashütte, 17 January 2017 Not very many people take it upon themselves to found a company at an age when most people are retiring. But there was no hesitation when, in 1990, Walter Lange had the opportunity to revitalise the factory of his forefathers, whose operations were interrupted by the Cold War and the division of Germany into East and West. He was 66 years old at the time. The reunification of Germany opened a historical window of opportunity for the great-grandson of Ferdinand Adolph Lange, founder of the Saxony-based maker of fine watches. After a 40-year-long involuntary hiatus, Walter Lange managed to breathe new life into the legend of the historical brand and to successfully take on the powerful competition from Swiss watchmakers. The clever idea of bringing Germany’s most famous watch brand back to life was so powerful that it made its way to reality. With a small, committed team of ingenious engineers and watchmakers, he and his partner Günter Blümlein were able to find ... >>> more >>> Robert Mühle Zeigerdatum Bring on the Complications: the New Robert Mühle Zeigerdatum Glashütte, September 2016 Mühle-Glashütte is now honouring the life and work of its founder with its new Robert Mühle special edition, which also breathes fresh life into a classic complication that is now a rare treasure: the date hand. As you would expect from a timepiece made in a genuine manufacturing workshop, the mechanism was personally designed by Mühle-Glashütte's expert watchmakers themselves. This exclusive characteristic is even more enhanced by the fact that this special edition watch is limited to a total of just 100 pieces. After founding his family company in 1869, Robert Mühle played a significant role in establishing the excellent reputation of the German town of Glashütte as a top watchmaking location thanks to his high-precision measuring instruments. This year, he would have celebrated his 175th birthday. This is reason enough for Mühle-Glashütte to celebrate its namesake by launching a traditionally manufactured classic timepiece that reflects the values practised by Robert Mühle in the most stunning way possible. The new Robert Mühle Zeigerdatum ... >>> more >>> Watch-Wiki Magazine Here you can find tips and hints to some background articles in Watch-Wiki, especially conventient for all readers who want to get some deeper insight into the world of watches and clocks, its history and developments. Overview Wrist watch · Automatic watch · Movement · Quartz watch · Chronometer · Chronometer certification · Chronograph Basic topics from the world of watches Abraham-Louis Breguet The most important clockmaker in the history of horology and great inventor Vacheron Constantin The oldest watch brand of the world; history and background Alpina Detailed description about the Union Horlogère (cooperative society of clockmakers and traders) and about the brand Alpina Patek Philippe and Rolex Interesting facts about two world known brands, which have both written watch history Junghans Detailed description of the traditional german brand and its checkered development Ébauches SA Influential holding company of the swiss clockwork industry Breitling and Omega Striking male watches with sporty appeal From SSIH (Société Suisse pour l’Industrie Horlogére SA, affiliation of swiss watch companies) to Swatch Group, the world's greatest watch company Blancpain SA and Chronoswiss Rebirth of the mechanical watch at the beginning of the eighties From A. Lange & Söhne / Glashütte i. Sa. to Lange Uhren GmbH Watchmaking tradition in Glashütte under the brand name "A. Lange & Söhne" IWC - International Watch Co. Schaffhausen History of a well-known company Jaeger-LeCoultre und Zenith Two manufactures rich in tradition From UROFA and VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) zo Glashütte Original Tradition before and after the german 'Wende' Longines and TAG Heuer Classics of time measurement Cartier Stylish luxury has a name: Cartier, best known house for luxury accessoires and timeless watch classics Audemars Piguet and Girard-Perregaux Two family-held manufactures rich in tradition, who both go their own independant way successfully

HISTORY 19. Februar Ereignisse Carl Bohmeyer wird am 19. Februar 1891 im Einwohnermeldeamt der Stadt Hanau eingetragen. Geburtstage Nikolaus Kopernikus wird am 19. Februar 1473 in Thorn geboren. Jean-Baptiste Dumouchel wird am 19. Februar 1767 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Antoine-Louis Thomas wird am 19. Februar 1785 in Épinal geboren. Marie-Anne-Rose-Adélaide Lebrun wird am 19. Februar 1789 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Constance-Célestine Delépine wird am 19. Februar 1810 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Élise Henriette Aubert wird am 19. Februar 1828 in Derrière-la-Côte (Le Chenit) geboren. Louis-Maxime Cailleux wird am 19. Februar 1838 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Adolphe Henri Ernest Huguenin (Dumittan) wird am 19. Februar 1845 in Les Ponts-de-Martel geboren. Mélanie-Rosalie Hue wird am 19. Februar 1855 in Luneray geboren. Gustave Henri Huguenin-Virchaux wird am 19. Februar 1898 in La Chaux-de-Fonds geboren. Marius-Henri-Ernest Lecanu wird am 19. Februar 1901 in Sainte-Agathe-d'Aliermont geboren. Nicolas G. Hayek wird am 19. Februar 1928 in Beirut, Libanon geboren. Todestage Pierre-Marc Musson verstirbt am 19. Februar 1825 in Châtillon-sur-Loire. Jean-Constant Trochet verstirbt am 19. Februar 1859 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Marie-Rose Piard verstirbt am 19. Februar 1865 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Rosalie-Aglaée Hodant verstirbt am 19. Februar 1868 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Georges Constant Aubert verstirbt am 19. Februar 1876. Marie Adèle Huguenin verstirbt am 19. Februar 1880 in Les Ponts-de-Martel. Adelline-Alexandrine Letellier verstirbt am 19. Februar 1884 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Louis-Charles Letellier verstirbt am 19. Februar 1890 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Karoline Beyer-Danioth verstirbt am 19. Februar 1915. Ernst Mach verstirbt am 19. Februar 1916 in Vaterstetten bei München. Jules Ditisheim verstirbt am 19. Februar 1933 in Paris. Armantine-Léopoldine Cailly verstirbt am 19. Februar 1947 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Alfred-Jules Auzout verstirbt 19. Februar 1964 in Rouen. Ernestine-Aimable Doré verstirbt am 19. Februar 1982 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. CLOCKS IN SEARCH We help you to regain your stolen watch or be safe when purchasing a used watch! Announced thefts: Wrist watches · Pocket watches · Other watches and accessories In order to investigate a watch directly, simply enter the needed serial number of the movement oder case under "Full Text". If you want to know, how the Watch-Wiki service "Clocks in search" functions, read the details here !  Watch-Wiki combats watch replicas. Please inform us if you happen to find a dubious vendor in the advertising block which is needed to cover the costs of Watch-Wiki. Fairs - Markets - Events Add Dates or Report to Editorial by E-Mail February   Feb 05th 17 Düsseldorf Uhren und Schmuck Börse Düsseldorf   Feb 06th 17 Miami International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG)   Feb 8th 17 Lakeland (Florida) Lakeland Watch Show   Feb 12nd 17 Padova Internationale Cronomania Uhrenbörse Padova   Feb 18th - 21th 17 München Inhorgenta europe March preview   Mar 05th 17 München Uhren und Technik Börse München   Mar 05th 17 Zürich Zürcher Uhrenbörse   Mar 12nd 17 Midland Uhrenbörse Midland   Mar 18th 17 Hong Kong Antiquorum   Mar 23rd - 30th 17 Basel BASELWORLD   Mar 25th - 26th 17 Mer Uhrenbörse Mer   Mar 26th 17 Köln Uhren und Schmuck-Markt Köln   Mar 26th 17 Basel Internationale Uhrenbörse Basel Dass Email zwar eine heute oft vorkommende, aber falsche Schreibweise für E-Mail (elektronische Post) ist, in Wirklichkeit aber auf das Verfahren der Emaillierung verweist? Hierbei handelt es sich um eine seit 1635 gepflegte, von Gerd-Rüdiger Lang (Chronoswiss) beim Modell Chronoswiss Orea wiederbelebte aufwendige Technik der Zifferblattbeschichtung. Dabei wird durch Brennen im Brennofen bei sehr hoher Hitze eine hellweiße Glasur erzeugt, die zu einem besonders hell leuchtenden Ziffernblatt aus ebendiesem "Email" führt. >>> mehr >>> ARTIKEL DER WOCHE American Waltham Watch Co. Amerikanische Taschenuhrenfabrik Die American Waltham Watch Company wurde 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts von David Davis, Edward Howard und Aaron Lufkin Dennison als "American Horology Company" gegründet. Das Konzept bestand darin, hochstandardisierte Uhrenbauteile herzustellen, die vollkommen austauschbar waren. Die Waltham Watch Company hat innerhalb von 100 Jahren ca. 40 Millionen Armband-, Stand- und Wanduhren, Tachometer, Kompasse, Zeitzünder und andere Präzisionsinstrumente von höchster Qualität in den USA hergestellt. >>> mehr >>>