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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 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 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 22. November Ereignisse Jean Baptiste François Dutertre wird am 22. November 1758 zum Meister ernannt. Geburtstage Antoine Jazé wird am 22. November 1794 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Marie Madelaine Huguenin (Vuillemin) wird am 22. November 1802 in La Chaux-du-Milieu geboren. Karl Christian Bruhns wird am 22. November 1830 in Plön (Holstein) geboren. John César Piguet wird am 22. November 1838 in Chez-Villard (Le Chenit) geboren. Émile-Auguste Roger wird am 22. November 1860 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Rosine-Alexandrine Robillard wird am 22. November 1869 in Saint-Aubin-le-Cauf geboren. Robert-Sénateur Timbert wird am 22. November 1905 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont geboren. Todestage Larcum Kendall verstirbt am 22. November 1790 in London. Carl Ehrlich verstirbt am 22. November 1894 in Bremerhaven. Gottlieb Hagemann verstirbt am 22. November 1894 in Berlin. François-Alexandre Grébauval verstirbt am 22. November 1904 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Marie-Justine Poyer verstirbt am 22. November 1904 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Heinz Mühlendiek verstirbt am 22. November 2008. 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 Dass der schwedische Taschenuhrenhersteller Halda auch die Londoner Taxis mit Taxametern ausstattete? >>> mehr >>> ARTIKEL DER WOCHE Act of the Queen Anne (Act of Parliament) Preisausschreibung des englischen Parlaments aus dem Jahr 1714 Im letzten Regierungsjahr der Königin Anne Stuart (*6. Februar 1665- †1. August 1714) erließ das englische Parlament eine Ausschreibung, welche demjenigen eine hohe Summe versprach, der eine praktikable Möglichkeit zur genauen Bestimmung der geographischen Länge auf hoher See und somit zu einer sicheren Navigation fand. Je nach Genauigkeit wurde die Höhe der Preisgelder ausgelobt: 10.000 Pfund Sterling für denjenigen, der nach einer sechswöchigen Seereise zu den Westindischen Inseln seinen Standort mit einer Abweichung von maximal 1 Grad, also 60 Meilen bestimmen konnte 15.000 Pfund Sterling für denjenigen, der nach jener Seereise seinen Standort mit einer Abweichung von maximal 40 Meilen bestimmen konnte und 20.000 Pfund Sterling für denjenigen, der nach jener Seereise seinen Standort mit einer Abweichung von maximal ½ Grad, also 30 Meilen bestimmen konnte. >>> mehr >>>