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In Saint-Imier, the Froidevaux group’s steel

His CDH20.20 steel releases so little nickel that it cannot be allergenic. When it comes to sharing his knowledge of steelmaking, Henri Machwirth combines his specialist skills with a hefty…

The Urwerk AMC, atomic time encapsulated on the wrist

Housed in a watch connected to a suitcase that looks like a president’s with the ultimate weapon, the atomic precision that Félix Baumgartner and Martin Frei celebrate manages to transfer…

In 1941, Universal in JSH: new factory in Les Pont-de-Martel

Just as the brand has been bought by Breitling, the Swiss watchmaking journal JSH digs up a historical treasure: this article appeared in its Basel Fair special edition of January-February…

Piaget, Dragon and Phoenix

A symbol of power, strength and prosperity, the Dragonis among the most celebrated and emblematic of Chinese zodiacs symbols. No wonder that for Piaget’s 2012 commemorative Lunar New Year collection,…

Planet Omega exhibition, astronauts on a mission

In a bold celebration of “pioneering spirit”, the Planet Omega exhibition welcomed a group of renowned astronauts on Wednesday, as ambassadors Charlie Duke and Nicole Stott made an appearance at…

MB&F: HM11, the first Machine inspired by architecture

According to the famous Swiss architect Le Corbusier, “une maison est une machine à habiter“ (a house is a machine to live in). The Machines of MB&F are habitable; the…

Carbon-neutral gold: reassuring ingots!

This article appeared in the June 2023 issue of JSH. A mechanical watch? It’s easy to repair over 50 years after manufacture, and we’re reluctant to throw it away because…

In 2024, the SSC turns 100! Jubilee teaser and diary

The “Société Suisse de Chronométrie“, SSC, was established in 1924. Find out all about the celebrations of this major jubilee for the watch sector, stay tuned! Joël A. Grandjean, rédacteur…

Pierre Amstutz, Swiss watchmaking is in mourning

Sad news: Pierre Amstutz passed away suddenly on 2023 November 10th, in his 55th year. Director of the Geneva School of Watchmaking since September 2009, he was about to celebrate…

2023 Geneva Grand Prix: a crown for independents!

Sven Andersen didn’t make the podium with his rather sober “Jumping Hours Rising Sun Edition” in platinum, but shared the Jury’s special prize with Vincent Calabrese: in 2025, their baby…

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Le cadran, par le Dr. Helmut CROTT

The work of a lifetime, the book “Le Cadran” by Dr. Helmut Crott (edited by Joël A. Grandjean), the history of the dial in the 20th century, the prestigious history of the Stern dials and of a family that took over the Patek Philippe brand

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