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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 >>>

EVENTS   Markets & Fairs in April and May   Apr. 02nd 17 Bologna Internationale Cronomania Uhrenbörse Bologna   Apr. 03rd 17 Las Vegas International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG)   Apr. 06th 17 New York Antiquorum   Apr. 09th 17 Bulle Uhrenbörse Bulle   Apr. 09th 17 Middlesex Brunel Clock & Watch Fair/de   Apr. 22nd-23rd 17 Eisenbach Eisenbacher Internationale Antik Uhrenbörse   Apr. 23rd 17 Zürich Zürcher Sammler Uhren-Markt   Apr. 30th 17 München Uhren und Technik Börse München   Apr. 30th 17 Houten Uhrenbörse Rikketik   Mai 01th 17 New York International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG)   Mai 06th 17 Frankfurt Uhrenauktion Dr. Crott   Mai 13rd 17 Genf Antiquorum   Mai 14th 17 Düsseldorf Uhren und Schmuck Börse Düsseldorf   Mai 14th 17 Midland Uhrenbörse Midland   Specials and Exhibitions within the next months   Jun 17th 16-Nov 20th 16 Glashutte „Glashütte on Board – 130 Years of Marine Chronometers from Saxony“ Add dates or report to editors by E-mail HISTORY April 18 Births Jacques-Nicolas Petiteville was born on 18th April, 1776 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. François-Barthélémy Crevier was born on 18th April, 1778 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Georges Frédéric Mathie was born on 18th April, 1790 in Beaucourt. Armand-Virgil Croutte was born on 18th April, 1810. Marc Thury was born on 18th April, 1822 in Nyon. Constance-Lucille Lefebvre was born on 18th April, 1823 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Jacques-Aristide Sénéchal was born on 18th April, 1830 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Marie-Magdeleine Legrand was born on 18th April, 1836 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Joseph-Adrien Brunel was born on 18th April, 1858 in Auppegard, Seine-Maritime. Deaths Joh. Mich. Zimmer died on 18th April, 1802. Nicolas Paquet died on 18th April, 1820 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Jean-Jacques Lebon died on 18th April, 1836 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Rose Piard died on 18th April, 1862 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Caroline-Joséphine Davesne died on 18th April, 1868 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Jean-Jacques-Senateur Queval died on 18th April, 1881 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. Louis-Isidore Dulot died on 18th April, 1883 in Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont. François-Ismael-Albert Leblond died on 18th April, 1907 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. WUSSTEN SIE SCHON? Stichwort Incaflex Unruhreif Weltweites Aufsehen erregte Wyler, Erfinder des besonders stoßsicheren Incaflex-Unruhreifs, durch eine spektakuläre Marketingaktion im Jahre 1956, als man zwei Uhren von der Spitze des Eiffelturms herunterfallen ließ und diese nach dem Fall immer noch unverändert funktionierten. >>> mehr >>> ARTIKEL DER WOCHE Gold Gold (indogermanisch ghel: glänzend, gelb) ist ein chemisches Element und ein so genanntes Edelmetall. Das chemische Kürzel «Au» – für «Aurum» – leitet sich von «Aurora», dem Wort für «Morgenröte» ab. Das technische Symbol für Gold, ein Kreis mit einem Punkt in der Mitte, ist identisch mit dem Zeichen der Astronomen für die Sonne. Der Volksmund hat recht: Das ... >>> mehr >>>