Horology

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Intricate mechanical watch movement with visible gears and springs, showcasing the complexity of haute horlogerie beyond the tourbillon.

Horology & Jewels

What are mechanical complications in watchmaking beyond the tourbillon?

A single Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication Ref.

Eleanor Vance·June 28, 2026

Intricate mechanical tourbillon movement of a vintage pocket watch, showcasing gears and springs in a detailed close-up.

Horology & Jewels

What is a Tourbillon and Why Does This 1801 Invention Still Captivate?

In 1801, Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the tourbillon, a mechanism designed to combat gravity's subtle sabotage of pocket watch accuracy.

Eleanor Vance·June 25, 2026

An F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Resonance timepiece displayed under a spotlight at a Phillips New York watch auction, symbolizing record-breaking sales.

The Future of Luxury

Phillips New York Watch Auction Achieves Record $75.8 Million

An F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Resonance "Souscription, No. 007" timepiece sold for an astonishing $13.92 million at Phillips' New York auction, setting a new record for a 21st-century watch, according

Ingrid Larsen·June 15, 2026