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During the early 18th century it was the British watchmakers who led the way in terms of innovation and technological advances. Before that, it was…

In the early 19th century the Swiss watchmaking industry looked very different than it does today. Individual components were typically made in family homes around…

The cylinder escapement was invented in England by Thomas Tompion (1639–1713) in 1695. It was perfected in 1726 by George Graham, an apprentice to Tompion.…

The verge escapement is the earliest known type of mechanical escapement. It is also known as the crown wheel because of its appearance. The escapement…

Georges Ducommun, the founder of Doxa, was one of 13 children born in the small town of Le Locle, deep in Switzerland’s Jura Mountains. At…

In the 18th century farmers and agricultural employees who wanted to supplement their income during the dark winter months could produce watch components in their…

Adolph Schild (1844-1915) was a prolific Swiss manufacturer of ébauche movements from the late 1890s. His company was active until the 1970s. Ébauches are movements…

According to genealogical records Achille Hirsch was born in Alsace, France, in 1847. Not much is known about his early life, other than his move…