Tag Archives: Chopard

Between Tradition and Technology: The Future of Mechanical Watches in the Digital Age

How fine watchmaking continues to thrive between craftsmanship, innovation, and the digital revolution. A Cultural Icon: More Than Just a Timekeeper In a world where smartphones display the time with atomic precision, the mechanical watch stands as a symbol of permanence.It’s no longer a utility, but an object of heritage, identity, and emotional connection. Its magic lies in its mechanics: …

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Zeitgeist 2025: The Defining Trends in Luxury Watchmaking

From heritage to high-tech: how the watch industry is redefining style, sustainability, and sophistication. 1. Small Is the New Bold Oversized watches are losing their dominance. Collectors and brands alike are returning to refined, wearable proportions between 36 and 39 millimeters, inspired by the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Watches to watch: Rolex Perpetual 1908 (39 mm): a modern interpretation …

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Top 10 watch brands

« Each in itself unique and great » There are plenty of expensive watch brands around the world. In top 10 rankings, the order changes depending on the comparison criterion. However, the top ranks are often occupied by the same manufacturers with many similarities: They love visionary ideas as much as traditional watchmaking craftsmanship and are mostly based in Switzerland. …

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What does the number of jewels in the movement say about a wristwatch?

In connection with mechanical watches, there is often talk of jewels, stones or rubies, which serve as so-called bearing stones in every watch movement – whether Rolex, Omega or Chopard. Information about the number of watch jewels can be found on the dial of many watches, on the case back or – if it is transparent – on the movement …

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