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IN THE NEWS News archive 2023 <<   News archive 2024   >> 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 Armbanduhr, Automatikuhr, Uhrwerk, Quarzuhr, Chronometer, Chronometerprüfung, 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 und 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 und 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 und 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 und 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 28. November Ereignisse Die Royal Society wird am 28. November 1660 im Gresham College in London - Holborn als Verein zur Förderung der Naturwissenschaften gegründet. Die Uhrenfabrik Adolf Gengenbach lässt sich am 28. November 1928 den Markennamen Mars registrieren. Die Uhrenfabrik Karl Nonnenmacher lässt sich am 28. November 1938 den Markennamen Kano registrieren. Geburtstage Jacques-François-Alexandre Delépine wird am 28. November 1761 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Jean-Aimé Jacob wird am 28. November 1793 in Sisteron, Basse-Alpes geboren. Nicolas Crevier wird am 28. November 1797 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Hélène-Élisabeth Croutte wird am 28. November 1822 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Johann Dietrich Koch wird am 28. November 1823 geboren. Theodor Knoblich wird am 28. November 1827 in Friedland geboren. Fanny-Adèle Huguenin wird am 28. November 1837 in La Sagne geboren. Todestage Pierre Jaquet-Droz verstirbt am 28. November 1790 in Biel. Louise-Jéronime Billoquet verstirbt am 28. November 1887 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. Vorlage:Calendar of Events November Stichwort Schwenningen Der frühere württembergische Einzelort Schwenningen (heute: Villingen-Schwenningen) nannte sich einmal "größte Uhrenstadt der Welt". Hier wurden v.a. im 19. Jahrhundert zahlreiche Turm-, Fabrik-, Stempel- und Kontrolluhren hergestellt. Auch der bekannte Uhrenhersteller Kienzle hat seinen Sitz in Villingen-Schwenningen. >>> mehr >>> ARTIKEL DER WOCHE Doppelchronograph Der Doppelchronograph wird auch als Doppel-Zeiger-Chronograph oder Schleppzeiger-Chronograph bezeichnet. Der Rattrapante-Zeiger ist ein zweiter Stoppzeiger, der unabhängig ... >>> mehr >>>