Lange and Sohne is a watch name for more than 100 years. During this period many things has happened and it would be nice to know how this brand has been included in the world history.
Alain Silberstein is quite a new name on the watch market, but it already has made waves in the press. There are many interesting facts that can be said about this new brand.
Alain Silberstein is a unique name on the watch making market. His biography has been rather unusual for a watch maker. He was a Parisian interior architect and a designer by profession when he decided to become a watch-architect (so he calls himself).
A history of two centuries brought the brand towards the international fame thanks to many of its references made in literature, mainly in the French one. Throughout history this brand became so close to the European culture that today it is almost impossible to divide the two.
The brilliant inventions of Breguet that are used today include the anti-shock device, the hands and also he was the first one to create the automatic watch.
Breitling has integrated the slide rule into chronographs by extending a circular version that was made up of a mobile outer scale. This mobile scale was in its turn operated by rotating the bezel, which means sliding around a set scale on the dial rim.
It began in 2002 as a three year program. Lets see what common grounds these two companies have. Both Bentley and Breitling are creating the unique and rare products for rich audience. Both of them are true manufactures and treasure their clients high standards very much.
The Italian master of jewelry started producing watches only in 1940s. But the watchmaking line of the brand became well-known and its collection was appreciated several decades after. It happened when in 1977 the company created the Bvlgari-Bvlgari design
The starting point of "The House of Cartier" took place in 1847 when Louis-Francois opened his jewelry shop. Then it became clear that Cartier would not escape from fame and world appreciation.
The collection of Cartier includes Santos even today as it has a beautiful look and provides marvelous performances. Despite the simple design this watch is really eye-catching due to the elegance of its glistening gold case along with a simplified brown strap.
Cartier watches have been extremely popular. These watches are successfully launched now by the name Cartier Regente though they don't create more than ten pieces per year.
Nowadays the famous models designed by Cartier include the classical "Tank" and a modern version called "Tank Francaise" which is made by the Santos concept as a sports watch
The watches from the Chopard watch collection reflect deep passion, cultivated artistic talent and experience generated over the years of research and industrious creative process. They are thoroughly penetrated by mysterious fascination and aimed to underline the innate charm of the watch's owner.
Chopard House is one of the major sponsors and faithful friend of Mille Miglia. The story began with president of Chopard, Karl Scheufele, and his son, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, having taken part in the vintage race back in 1988.
The opening of the movement factory in Fleurier in 1996 was a step which helped the brand to establish itself as a complete manufacturer. The debut of L.U.C. movement the same year was a big impulse for all movements that were to come.
The foundation of the company took place in 1887 in La Chaux de Fonds. The production of the first Eberhard&Co chronograph took place in 1919 and later it was upgraded.
The period between 1994 and 2004 was a remarkable one since it was the time of Girard Perregaux and Ferrari partnership. This collaboration was successful ever since it started because the two grand brands had in their head persons who were passionate of racing.
At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century, one of the major driving forces of the watch industry is represented through Franck Muller brand. Franck Muller had a huge impact on fine art and mainly on the watch making industry.
Operating in watch industry for around two decades Franck Muller became the youngest key player on the 21st century world watch market. From the times when he was a boy Franck Muller dismantled and tried to reassemble any watch that he could find. Soon he started repairing various timepieces for collectors and finally began creating his own designs.
The roots of this company go back to the 18th century. The ups and downs of the company began since a watchmaker by the name of Constant Girard married Marie Perregaux.
