In the days before electric lighting, working hours were determined by the length of the day. Candlelight made for tired eyes and people’s schedules largely followed that of the sun. Theaters and ...

Reading about watches can often feel like cracking open a textbook. Browsing—and even buying—means being barraged with inscrutable words and phrases like ”tourbillons,” “perpetual calendars,” “minute ...

The minute repeater is considered the ultimate timepiece, and the ultimate maker of repeater watches is Patek Philippe, which introduced its first striking watch in 1839. But only the lucky few will ...

In recent years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has become ever more known for its minute repeaters. This is no accident; the manufacture has worked very hard to make repeating watches to fit the company’s ideal of ...

The Finnish-born, Switzerland-based watchmaker only produces a scant 50 to 60 pieces a year but has gained a loyal following of serious collectors. He introduced this remarkable model in 2005 and gave ...