Horology
5 articles
Moonphase vs. Perpetual Calendar: How Watchmakers Shrank the Sky Onto the Wrist
This article explores the fascinating world of astronomical watch complications, comparing the poetic moonphase display with the complex perpetual calendar, detailing their mechanical intricacies, historical evolution, and how watchmakers have miniaturized these celestial marvels for the wrist.
GIA and FHH Partner to Elevate Watchmaking Education for Luxury Professionals
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) have announced a strategic academic collaboration to expand watchmaking education for luxury professionals. Starting in early 2027, GIA students will gain access to the FHH Academy's Watch Advisor certification.
Inside the Architectural Design of the Yendor Watch Colosseum
In the world of high-end timepieces, a watch is more than a device for telling time; it is a statement of purpose and a marker of personal achievement. Yendor Watch has carved a distinct niche within this prestigious lan…
The Tourbillon, 1801: How Breguet's Whirlwind Went From Necessity to Luxury
Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon is a rotating cage designed to counteract gravity's effects on a mechanical watch's escapement and balance wheel. Originally a functional necessity for pocket watches, it has evolved into a symbol of horological artistry and luxury in modern wristwatches.
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