The COSC establishes a new standard in Swiss chronometry
“Today, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ISO 3159 standard, the COSC opens a new chapter, one that looks firmly toward the future” according to the official…
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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…
Parallel times by Claude Meylan
From his Montreux workshop, Pascal Bettex has been crafting his works over time. Always featuring movement served up in dreams and a playful spirit that illuminates wonders, then suddenly, a Claude…
Alatron, mural, secretive and omnipresent
The history of this family company can be traced back to the heyday of the Messe Basel, and is still to be found on the most contemporary, trendiest and most…
Concepto Watch Factory and Bugatti: ‘Tourbillon’ partnership
The watch engine manufacturer from La Chaux-de-Fonds becomes exclusive provider to the prestigious French brand: development and production of the extraordinary mechatronic and retro-futuristic dashboard of the new “Tourbillon” automotive…
LTM, an apart Manufacture: great ambitions and… small calibres!
{Article originally featured in JSH 2022}. Only a few professionals know it as LTM, an industrial pearl from Fleuris dedicated to watch movements. Behind this initials stands Le Temps Manufactures,…
Ballon d’Or for Messi! Vallorbe is in a frenzy!
For the eighth time, Lionel Messi has deservedly been crowned Ballon d’Or winner! In Vallorbe (Switzerland), there’s exultation: the award-winning timepiece was manufactured by ec Group watchmakers, including Gaïa award-winning watchmaker Eric…
Manufacture La Joux-Perret, the art of movement
La Joux-Perret is a Manufacture of high-end watch movements. Production is integrated on a single location in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Exclusive interview with CEO Jean-Claude Eggen. Laurent Sage / JSH® Magazine’s…
Lady Tortue, so very feminine
Is it still possible to manufacture a pure ladies’ watch? Is this still possible without falling into the eternal so-called female reductions of male models? Women know what they want,…
Concepto Manufacture, a touch of GPHG thanks to Bulgari!
In the June 2022 issue of the Swiss watch journal JSH, the Concepto review (pages 34-35) reveals the behind-the-scenes story of a record-breaking thin wristwatch that has just been honoured…
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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