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Henri Grandjean & Cie unveils “Magician”

Henri Grandjean & Cie unveils ‘Magician’ – a collection that establishes its place in the contemporary world of Swiss watchmaking excellence. A truly unique approach, far beyond a nostalgic reinterpretation…
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Henri Grandjean and India: a pioneer in the world of the Maharajahs

As Swiss watchmaking excellence eyes India, it is worth celebrating the pioneering achievements of master watchmaker Henri Grandjean: the chronometer maker from Le Locle led the way, becoming the undisputed…
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Historic rediscovery: Henri Grandjean Observatory Tourbillon

Mentioned in a reference book devoted to the Tourbillon, Henri Grandjean’s “El Cronometro Torbellino” was a star attraction at the 1872 National Exhibition in Lima. It definitively links the name…
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The prestigious Gaïa Award 2025 goes to Helmut Crott

“History, Research” category. Unique en son genre, le Prix Gaïa, surnommé le “Nobel de l’horlogerie“, The unique Prix Gaïa aka the “Nobel Prize of watchmaking, honours the very best: those…
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Zurich, tribute to René Beyer

He was a master watchmaker and studied in La Chaux-de-Fonds under Gaïa first prize winner Jean-Claude Nicolet. He sometimes “strayed” with talent into other fields than watchmaking. Joël A. Grandjean,…
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Decease of Jean-Pierre Hagmann, father of the Star Caliber

An unreplaceable page has just been turned, a crucial chapter has ended. Fortunately, he began to be recognized during his lifetime, and the inevitable tributes to come will add their…
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Mad auction: Derek Pratt’s Oval Pocket Watch sold for 3 millions

Phillips Reloaded, record! This unique, historic No.1 platinum pocket tourbillon by Derek Pratt for Urban Jürgensen und Sønner had even the most discerning collectors in a frenzy. The watch, estimated…
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“Moses, one of the rarest automaton watches

This rare timepiece, proposed by the collector Dr. Helmut Crott, embodies the quintessence of the watch’s complications, the good taste of Empress Eugenie and the top level of Geneva’s early…
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Major watch maker Henri Grandjean back to life thanks to after-sales service

The Association “Henri Grandjean, Valeurs & Héritage” has achieved a premiere: by assigning the after-sales service of a bygone brand to one of the 21st century’s most talented watchmaker-restorers, The…
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Dr. Helmut Crott, a memorable birthday video

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Restaurant “Il Salento” in Genève-Acacias, a rare gathering of horological icons was reached. Dr. Helmut Crott, the world-renowned expert and father of watch…

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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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