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The Remarkable Pocket Chronographs of the Gerd-Rüdiger Lang Collection – Part 5

We continue our exploration of Gerd-Rüdiger Lang’s extensive collection, which was auctioned by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris on March 11.

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The True Story of Festina Watches

Now owned by the Spanish Festina Group, the Festina brand and its watches have had an eventful history, marked by a series of takeovers between Switzerland and Spain.

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The True Story of Candino Watches

Founded in 1947, Candino grew rapidly to become a major watch manufacturer in the 1960s, thanks to its original designs tailored to its markets. Today, the brand is part of the Festina Group.

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The True Story of Armand Nicolet and Telda Watches

Telda has had an eventful history, one that has at times been rewritten with a great deal of imagination, and today the brand bears the name of its founder, Armand Nicolet.

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A Lady's Delight: The Feminine Chronograph

The first small wristwatch chronographs designed for women’s wrists appeared in the late 1930s. Only three movements of this type were produced: the Valjoux 69, the Geneva Sport 10.5, and the Universal 289.

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A Tribute to Philippe Stern: Is He Really “The Man Who Saved Mechanical Time”?

Philippe Stern led the renowned Patek Philippe from 1993 to 2009 and certainly contributed to its reputation. But did he really save mechanical watchmaking, as some claim?

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Era and Pery Watch, two pioneering manufacturers of wristwatches

The production of men's wristwatches is documented as early as 1913 for Era and as early as 1912 for Pery Watch

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The True Story of Eberhard & Co.

Eberhard is known for its beautiful chronographs and dive watches, but its history extends far beyond these fine timepieces. As is often the case, over the course of its nearly 140-year history, the company has had several owners, but they have always managed to preserve the tradition of fine Swiss watchmaking.

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Jovial and Roventa-Henex: two little-known manufacturers that are still in business today

Jovial is currently focusing on the Middle East, and Roventa-Henex is a major player in the private label sector.

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The chronographs of Jules-Frédéric Jeanneret

Jules-Frédéric Jeanneret is known for his connection to Excelsior Park, but another branch of his family also continued to produce his chronographs.

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The Remarkable Pocket Chronographs of the Gerd-Rüdiger Lang Collection – Part 4

We continue our exploration of Gerd-Rüdiger Lang’s extensive collection, which was auctioned by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris on March 11.

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The True Story of Century Time and Vacuum-Sealed Watches

Patented by Hans-Ulrich Klingenberg, vacuum watches were marketed by several Swiss manufacturers beginning in the 1960s. Klingenberg also founded the company Century Time, which is still in business today.

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