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I will introduce the details of the Patek Philippe 240 movement family today. Patek Philippe has been manufacturing self-winding movements since 1953. It has developed a number of high-performance movements, many of which have become the foundation of complex function movements, and have won the love of discerning watch lovers.
 In these watches with the Patek Philippe 240 movement, the mainspring is oscillated and wound, and the rotor is driven by the movement of the arm. Patek Philippe’s oscillating weight is made of 21K or 22K gold, and the high gravity of the precious metal optimizes kinetic energy efficiency.
Patek Philippe 240 ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 2.53 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 6
 Number of parts: 161
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 HU automatic mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 24 time zone displays
 Diameter: 32 mm
 Thickness: 3.88 mm
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 239
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
 Patent number: CH 693 191
Patek Philippe 240 LU CL C self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Hour and minute hands showing average solar time
 Sky map, moon phases and moon track
 Sirius and the Moon
 Analog date display
 Diameter: 38 mm
 Thickness: 6.81 mm
 Gems: 45
 Plywood: 12
 Number of parts: 315
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Power reserve: up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 PS C self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Date display
 Small seconds dial
 Diameter: 30 mm
 Thickness: 3.43 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 191
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 PS IRM C LU self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Small seconds dial
 Diameter: 31 mm
 Gems: 29
 Plywood: 11
 Number of parts: 265
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 Q ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Perpetual calendar: pointer day, date, month, leap year display, moon phase and day / night display
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 3.88 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 275
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 SQU ultra-thin self-winding skeleton mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Hand-carved skeleton movement
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 2.53 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 6
 Number of parts: 159
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Patent number: CH 595 653
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For Athenian watches, exploration is not a means to obtain results, but a way of life, and the FREAK series of fantasy is exactly the most bold series of Athenian watches so far. At this year’s Geneva watch fair, Athens Watch introduced the FREAKX watch in rose gold (model: 2305-270 / 02).

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   The round case decorated with curves has been newly designed, and its diameter has been reduced from 45 mm to 43 mm, making it more compact. The rose gold material adds a touch of luxury to the styling.

   Equipped with a crown for the first time, it can be adjusted for time and easier to operate. This is also the biggest difference from FREAKVISION and FREAKOUT.

   The brand-made new flying Carrousel bar-shaped movement rotates around its own axis, no dial, no hands-the central bridge is used to indicate the minute hand, and a gear in the movement can be used to indicate the hour. The movement is still a flying Carrousel bar movement, which rotates 1 revolution per hour to show the time. In addition, the hour markers and Itabashi are decorated with Super-LumiNova luminous coating, which makes the overall effect clearer.

   Equipped with the UN-230 automatic movement, this movement is equipped with an ultra-light and large-sized silicon balance, nickel weights and self-adjusting micro-flakes, which can provide up to 72 hours of power reserve. Through the case back sapphire crystal, the subtle movement of the movement can be seen at a glance.

   Comes with a crocodile leather strap with safety stitching. It is reported that this watch costs 240,000 yuan.

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One brand that I have to mention when it comes to waterproof and luminous functions is Panerai, which can also serve you in rainstorm diving at all times. Panerai’s watch products are mainly divided into two major series, Radiomir and Luminor. Both names are based on lighting technology. As early as the early 1950s, Panerai launched the Panerai Luminor model, which complemented the shortcomings of Radiomir Panerai. In terms of water resistance, Panerai uses a special lever device that allows the winding faucet to be close to the case, which can greatly reduce water vapor penetration into the watch. The shell has been registered as a patented trademark; the fluorescent function is also replaced by thorium to provide radium paint. Once Panerai watches have been exclusively owned by the Italian Navy, but now you can too. Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite is now listed on the official website of Panerai, three patents are proud of, the first one is the British patent GB191512270 corresponding to Radiomir luminous technology. Radiomir is one of Panerai’s most famous watches designed for underwater military operations. This year Panerai launched a new Radiomir 1940 watch. The size follows the classic 47 mm diameter, while also incorporating other elements from historical models; the refined, minimalist dial uses a sandwich sandwich structure, composed of two metal sheets, coated with a layer of Super-LumiNova. The upper sheet is hollowed out to form corresponding numbers and signs, which makes the dial have excellent reading performance and bright luminous effect.
The case of the Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite – 44 mm watch and the bridge guard protecting the winding crown are made of brown Panerai Composite® and equipped with a Panerai P.9000 automatic winding machine core. Re-present the brand’s unique performance and style. Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite-44 mm, PAM00386, Panerai Composite case in brown Panerai, 44 mm in diameter, hours, minutes, small seconds, date, smoky grey translucent sapphire crystal, waterproof 300 m, engraved Leather strap with PANERAI logo and large Panerai Composite® buckle. Includes a stainless steel screwdriver and a spare strap. The material first used by Panerai for high-end watches is an artificial ceramic produced by the electrochemical process of aluminum ceramic. Its characteristics are lighter than ceramics, but harder and more durable than steel. The surface effect is like frosting, which is extremely different in appearance.

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In celebration of the 2012 Ryder Cup, Omega has created the Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch. At that time, Davis Love III, Captain of the Ryder Cup and Captain America Omega ambassador, will wear this special edition watch. Love has an outstanding record and has won 20 PGA tournaments, including the 1997 PGA Championship; he also played 6 times in the Ryder Cup, helping the US team win in the 1993 and 1999 Ryder Cup events. According to the cooperation agreement with the Professional Golf Association (PGA), Omega will be the first time designated for the Ryder Cup in September 2012. The Ryder Cup is one of the most popular and highly competitive golf tournaments in the world. The European team and the American team will play a peak match every two years, and the game will alternate between the US and Europe. There is no bonus in the Ryder Cup, and the world’s top golfers fight for honor. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch features a 41.50 mm frosted and polished stainless steel case with a polished bezel. Through the sapphire back of the screw-in frosted case, the perfect movement of the watch movement is clearly visible.
    The ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch is equipped with Omega’s unique 8500 coaxial movement and is equipped with a Si 14 silicon spring. The combination of coaxial technology and silicon hairspring brings outstanding performance and reliable performance to the watch, so this model enjoys a warranty of up to 4 years.
    The silver dial is decorated with Aqua Terra’s signature “Teak Concept” vertical texture, 11 matte and polished 18K white gold hour markers dot the dial, and the calendar window is at 3 o’clock. The distinctive arched blue-steel hands are coated with a white luminous coating, making it easy to read the time in any light. The central second hand has a yellow tip. The ‘OMEGA’ logo and the words ‘CO-AXIAL CHRONOMETER’ on the dial are the same as the minute track scale. The ‘Seamaster’, ‘150m / 500ft’ and the minute track digital mark are blue. The different color combinations contrast with the silver dial, which is inspired by the Ryder Cup logo. In 2012, Davis Love III will lead the US team to the Ryder Cup.
    This model uses a stainless steel bracelet with Omega’s patented chain needle system, with frosted links and polished chain needles.
    The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch is water-resistant to 150 meters.

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Swiss avant-garde watch brand Tag Heuer is the brand’s second-generation smart watch-Connected Modular smart watch (45mm)-launched the special dial of the Major League Soccer (MLS). The brand will provide dials for all 22 football clubs. Fans can choose their favorite team and use the Connected Modular smart watch (45mm) to customize their personalized experience. TAG Heuer interviews the top players in each club and asks them how they feel for the team, city and fans, and uses the answer as a creative inspiration for the dial. Major League Soccer smart watch faces are available on the App Store starting August 2.

   On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, TAG Heuer announced a partnership with Tim Howard and launched the Smart Dial of the Major League Soccer. On Wednesday, August 2nd, top players from the Major League Soccer 22 football clubs formed the All-Star team to face the 2017 Champions League and La Liga champions Real Madrid at the Chicago Military Stadium. This is also the 22nd All-Star event since the establishment of the Major League Soccer.

   In 2016, Tag Heuer reached a long-term, landmark partnership with the American Football Association, serving as its official timekeeper, cementing the brand’s position as one of the leading football sponsors in the United States. Today, Tag Heuer has become the official watch and official timekeeper of the Major League Soccer and professional referee organizations. TAG Heuer has become a ‘ ‘Beauty Movement’ is a leading sponsor worldwide.

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Recently, the awarding ceremony of the second ‘Student in France Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Award’ hosted by the Scholars Club in France was held in Beijing. Mr. Matthias Fekl, the State Secretary of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development responsible for foreign trade, tourism and overseas French affairs, attended the scene and presented the ‘Student in France Entrepreneurship Award’ to the winner, Chen Xi, and Together with Ms. Virginie Martignac, Cartier’s Director of Marketing and Communications in China, she presented a special award to Liu Ye, the best female player, encouraging her to further challenge the ‘Cartier Spiritual Women Entrepreneur Award’, which brings together the wisdom of women around the world.
   The French Embassy in China launched the Club of Alumni Study in France in October 2008, which aims to maintain the friendship between France and thousands of ‘returnees from France.’ In order to encourage members of the Alumni Club of France to start their own businesses, the French Embassy in China launched the “Academic Scholarship of Alumni of France” in 2013, which aims to select members from the “Alumni of France Club” who is the contact network of Chinese people returning to France. The best entrepreneurial projects, so that entrepreneurs get funding and material support at the start. A total of 5 teams have been selected for the final this year. In the end, Mr. Chen Xi’s entrepreneurial project, PLM system based on the integrated circuit industry, won the crown; and Ms. Liu Yi led the traditional Chinese craftsmanship to regain the glory of the folk art development project, which won a female special prize. At the same time, Ms. Chen Chunhong, the winner of the ‘Cartier Lingshuang Female Entrepreneur Award’, representing the Asia-Pacific region in 2011, was also fortunate to serve as the jury for the Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in France.

French State Secretary Mr. Matthias Fekl (right) and Ms. Virginie Martignac (left), Cartier’s China Marketing and Communications Director (left) jointly presented to Liu Yi (middle), an entrepreneur who studies in France. Women’s Special Award

   The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards was founded in 2006 by Cartier in collaboration with the World Women’s Forum, INSEAD International Business School, and McKinsey & Company Female entrepreneurs who make outstanding contributions to the sustainable development of community economy, society and ecology. Each year, this award selects and honors six outstanding and innovative business plans led by women worldwide, and recognizes them in order to fulfill women’s entrepreneurial dreams and help them grow long-term.
   Ms. Chen Chunhong, founder of Yiyuan (Shanghai) Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., won the Cartier Lingsi Surging Female Entrepreneur Award on behalf of the Asia-Pacific region in 2011. Her ‘Water Cup’ project relies on the concept of green environmental protection and social benefits. The positive impact of the company not only won the favor of international judges, but also gained market recognition after recent years of development. This time, Chen Chunhong, as a judge, provided valuable advice to students studying in France who also have entrepreneurial dreams.
   In 2015, the ‘Cartier Lingshui Female Entrepreneur Award’ has been promoted to the finals by Chinese and Taiwanese women. The final winners will be announced in October during the ‘World Women’s Forum’ in Deauville, France.

The 2015 Scholarship for Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in France all shortlisted the team of athletes and the judges. The judges included the 2011 Cartier Lingsi Surge Female Entrepreneur Award 2011 Ms. Chen Chunhong (second from left in the second row)

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The moon phase display of the new GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE occupies a prominent position on the main dial, which can accurately run for 122.6 years. The patented coating of the moon phase disc brings a lifelike shape to this astronomical complex, striking. The moon is a fascinating celestial body. Since ancient times, the moon has taught countless astronomers. It affects tidal effects, climate stability, and the laws of life of many organisms and plants. Because of this, many watch enthusiasts have a crush on the moon phase display. Since the return of Lange’s reputation, the Saxony brand has launched no less than twelve watches with moon phase display. However, the moon phase design of the new GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE is the most eye-catching ever. This astronomical display has a large space on the main dial and is connected to the hour wheel, so it can closely follow the actual trajectory of the moon, and constantly move like the moon. The increase is very subtle and difficult to detect with the naked eye.

   In addition, the moon phase display reproduces the time between two new moons with an accuracy rate of 99.9978 percent. The average length of the new moon is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 3 seconds. For simplicity, typical moon phase displays mostly reduce this period to 29.5 days, causing a deviation of 44 minutes and 3 seconds for each lunar month, and within a short period of two and a half years, an entire day of error will form. Fortunately, the seven-gear transmission of GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE has more accurate calculation capabilities, which makes the deviation of each cycle less than one minute. If the settings are correct and the watch is always running, the moon phase display will only need to be adjusted for one day after 122.6 years. Assuming that the watch has not been wound for a long time, the wearer can also adjust the display at any time by pressing the buttons on the outside of the case (between 7 and 8 o’clock). Lange’s product R & D personnel are committed to making a solid gold moon phase disk coating, which fully reflects the brand’s spirit of perfection. When depicting the night sky, image truth is the primary goal. After in-depth research and development, the brand finally obtained patented coating technology, showing brilliant colors.
   And clear texture details to achieve the highest aesthetic standards. The interference effect caused by the overlapping of light waves cancels out all the non-blue spectrum of incident sunlight, and presents a clear blue scene in front of the viewer. Then, the watchmaker will use laser to cut out more than 300 stars of various sizes and sharp lines to form a miniature galaxy world.
   GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE combines the eccentric dial, large calendar display and the perfect movement made by the watch factory, to capture the characteristics of Lange’s most famous watch series. A power reserve of up to 72 hours is propelled by a mainspring alone, making the movement less than 4.7 mm thick. The delicate case is available in rose gold, yellow gold and platinum, with a diameter of 41.0 mm. The Lange-made L095.3 caliber combines all traditional functions, including classic screw balances, balance springs independently developed by Lange, 3/4 plywood made of untreated German silver, and hand-crafted The movement components allow global connoisseurs to appreciate the watchmaking technology and precision technology of Saxony while taking a closer look at Lange watches.
GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE
Movement The Lange watch factory manufactures its own L095.3-type movement, which is manually wound. It meets the strictest quality standards of Lange and is carefully modified and assembled by hand. The five-direction precision adjustment is performed. Manufacturing; hand-carved balance wheel plywood
Movement components 446
Sapphire Bearing 45
Screwed gold sleeve 7
Escapement system lever escapement system
Oscillation system Shockproof screw balance; watch factory-made top-level balance spring, 21,600 vibrations per hour, equipped with lateral fine adjustment screw and precision gooseneck type fine adjustment system
Power reserve: 72 hours on full chain
Functions: hour and minute display, small seconds with stop-seconds device; power reserve display; large calendar display; moon phase display
Operating components Crown for winding and setting time; button for quick correction of large calendar display, concave button for correction of moon phase display
Case dimensions 41.0 mm in diameter; 9.5 mm thick
Movement size diameter 34.1 mm; thickness 4.7 mm
Crystal and case back Sapphire crystal (hardness 9)
Model 139.021 139.032 139.025
Case Gold Rose Gold Platinum
Dial Solid silver, champagne Solid silver, silver white Solid silver, silver gray
Hands gold rose gold rhodium-plated gold
Strap Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, medium brown Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, red-brown Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, black
Buckle Lange pin buckle Lange pin buckle in rose gold Lange pin buckle in platinum

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Friends who like watches will be no stranger to Switzerland. Swiss-made watches basically cover the entire watch market. Swiss watches account for 40% of the world’s total production, and every 10 exports worldwide have 7 pieces from Switzerland. No matter what level of consumer market it is facing, you can see Swiss watches. And those who usually pay attention to watches must be familiar with the two major watch exhibitions in the watch industry each year. One is the Geneva Watch Exhibition that will be held at the beginning of the year, and the other is the Basel Watch Exhibition that will be held in April each year. The two watch exhibition exhibiting brands cover almost all important watch brands and are the most watched watch events in the bezel. As you can see from the name of the watch exhibition, they are held in Geneva and Basel, Switzerland. In addition to the two Swiss cities related to the watch exhibition, there are also a series such as Schaffhausen and Longines. The name Soymia is derived from the geographical names of Switzerland. In the face of these familiar and unfamiliar names, let’s take a look today and walk around Switzerland with Swiss-made watches.

Swiss Confederation
 Switzerland is located in central Europe, with Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The whole territory is dominated by plateaus and mountains, known as the ‘Roof of Europe’. Switzerland is one of the richest, most economically developed, and highest living standards countries in the world. Its GDP per capita ranks among the highest in the world, its tourism resources are abundant, and it has the reputation of a world park. Bern is the seat of the federal government, and the country’s two famous global cities, Zurich and Geneva, are ranked first and second in the world’s highest quality of life cities, respectively.

 Switzerland is not only the ‘kingdom of watches and clocks’, but also has a developed financial industry and is a world-famous ‘financial country’. Switzerland also has a long history of armed neutrality, and has never been involved in international wars since 1815.

Geneva-the clock capital of the world

 The Swiss watch industry began in Geneva in the 16th century. At that time, there were already big clock towers in the world, home clocks and wall clocks. France, Italy, and Germany have begun to use lightweight watches extensively. In the 17th century, Geneva became one of the important centers of watchmaking in the world.

 The great development of watchmaking in Geneva was due to the important influence of the religious reforms that took place in Western Europe in the 16th century. In 1517, Martin Luther launched a religious revolution against the stereotypes and customs of the medieval Holy See. The campaign was well received by the public and quickly expanded throughout Europe. The impact on Geneva, adjacent to France, was a farewell, and the fate of the city changed. In 1541, John Calvin came to Geneva to instill revolutionary ideas into the city with his powerful appeal. Huguenots in France left their homeland to escape religious persecution. Many of them have taken refuge in Geneva, and most of them are master watchmakers.

 In the 19th century, people invented more complex wristwatches, self-winding watches, watches with perpetual calendars, watches with precision chronographs. After the development of the Geneva watch industry, it affected the external radiation, thus forming a situation of producing watches nationwide. For centuries, Swiss watches have gradually established their supremacy in the world of watchmaking with its excellent quality, exquisite craftsmanship and rich variety. Today, those watchmaking families and brands that we like to gather are gathered here: Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Chopard, Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Frank Muller, Roger Dubuis, Hublot, Baume & Mercier, Frederique Constant, etc. .

 The well-known Patek Philippe Museum is located in the center of Geneva and has a rich collection. It displays watches produced by the brand in various periods. At the same time, the history of the world’s clocks and watches, as well as a variety of precious watches and exquisite enamel collections were shown to people. The ground floor of the museum reproduces the workshop of the time, displaying more than 400 pieces of old tools and machinery. There are also workshops for repairing antique watches. From the central building to the fourth floor, there are more than 4,000 books about clocks and about 700 company documents. Then descend to the third floor, where more than 500 precious European timepieces from the 16th to 19th centuries are collected. On the second floor, visitors can also see models of all kinds of watches and clocks made by Patek Philippe since its establishment.

Basel-the venue of the world’s largest watch exhibition Baselworld
 
 Basel is Switzerland’s third largest city, located at the junction of the Rhine Bay and Germany and France. It is the most important transportation hub connecting France, Germany, and Switzerland. It is an international city.

 The Basel International Watch Fair held here in April every year makes this place a sacred place for watch fans. Baselworld is one of the world’s largest watch and jewellery fairs, dating back to the Schweizer Mustermesse Basel (MUBA) “Swiss Basel Sample Fair” originally held in 1917. To this day, Baselworld has become a grand rally for the jewelry and watch industry.

 Baselworld is the ultimate convergence platform for the entire watch and jewelry industry, covering all sub-sectors of the watch and jewelry industry, including: watchmaking, jewelry, diamonds, gems and pearls, machinery and supply industries. About one of the world’s top brand exhibitors from multiple countries exhibit their latest creative products for the first time at this annual event. Not only that, the economic benefits brought by this exhibition are also huge. The Swiss watch industry with a participation rate of 95% achieved an export value of about 100 million Swiss francs annually.

 The 2014 Baselworld has just ended. The Watch House made a detailed report on the entire exhibition. Has any new product touched you?

Neuchâtel-a holy place for watches and clocks
 

 Neuchâtel is a city in western Switzerland, located on the northwestern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Some cities are on the slopes of Chaumont and some are on the beach. Neuchâtel is one of the watch industry centers, and is also a famous ancient city of watches and clocks in the Jura region. It retains a strong medieval color. Culture and education here are developed, including the University of Neuchâtel, physics school, library, art exhibition hall, and Gothic church built in the 12th century. And there are beautiful natural landscapes such as Lake Neuchatel.

 Neuchâtel is the main concentration of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Many watchmaking companies settle here, and the movement factories of Piaget, Panerai, Bvlgari and Bethel are located here. As an ancient medieval town, Neuchâtel is known for its observatory. This is the authoritative certification site for testing the accuracy of clocks and watches. It is not difficult to imagine its important position in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Today, the atomic clock equipped by the Neuchatel Observatory is still the most accurate timekeeping device in the world, marking the highest achievement in Switzerland in terms of clocks.

 If what you can’t miss here is Jaquet-Droz’s auto puppet, which you can’t see anywhere else in the world. Shortly after the brand was born, Jacques Droe and his inventors’ talents produced jewellery equipped with micro-mechanical devices, musical clocks (such as the ‘Beam Warbler’ clock), automatic doll clocks, and automatic doll machines. The ‘writer’, ‘painter’, and ‘musician’ dolls they made in 1774 could write, draw, and play music after they were wound, which became a news that hit Europe at the time. The three mechanical puppets that once swept the European royal family have now become immortal legends and are treasured in the Neuchatel Museum of Art and History.

Jura Valley-a master watchmaker in the valley

 There is no doubt that the Jurassic region of Switzerland is currently the world’s most important center for the manufacture of fine watches, and it is also the place where the fine watch craftsmanship originated. The cold weather in the mountains in winter makes it impossible for people to work. First people sat around the stove to make clocks. At first, it was just a handicraft for pastimes during the leisure time. Gradually, the craftsmanship matured. His name was sold at the market, and the watch brand was born …

 From Geneva in the southwestern corner of Switzerland, through the Jurassic Mountains, to Basel, which is adjacent to Germany, this is almost a map of the Swiss watchmaking industry, not only covering the birthplace and production place of most high-end watch brands in Switzerland There are also many boutiques, museums and clock schools. The famous Geneva Watch Show and the Basel Watch and Jewellery Show are like two levels above and below. The narrow and narrow Jurassic Mountains is a living watch legend.

 The Jura Valley is known as the ‘Clock of Watches’. As the core area of ​​the entire Jurassic watch manufacturing industry, it includes not only the village of Brassus where Audemars Piguet’s headquarters is located, but also the two top watch brands of Jaeger-LeCoultre and Blancpain In Le Sentier town, we can even find the movement development institutions of Vacheron Constantin and Breguet. Statistics show that there are hundreds of watchmaking companies established here.
 There are many independent watchmakers in the Jura Valley. These people are not only craftsmen but also chemists, artists, and sculptors. They may spend only one year making only one watch. It takes more than 2,000 hours to complete a hand-made movement, which is the real secret of what Swiss watches can now call luxury.

Somia-Longines in the valley
 
 When referring to Soymia, I could not help thinking of Longines. A series of Longines was named after this place, and this is where Longines originated and developed.

 With a population of about 5,000, Somia is a French-speaking region in Switzerland, in the middle of Western Europe and northwest of the Jurassic Mountains. The expanses of fir trees stain the mountains lush, and in winter they are snow-capped. The town is located in an open valley, and you can overlook the Alps by climbing up the mountains beside the valley.

 Since settling in Soymia in 1832, Longines has established a close relationship with the village. As the only watchmaking company founded and still based in Soymia, Longines has always adhered to its values: tradition, elegance and sport. At the end of 2011, Longines inspired the birthplace of the brand’s long tradition of pure watchmaking, and launched a series of watches named after Somia. These extraordinary mechanical watches are the time that grew out of this fertile soil that has bred a brilliant and pure watchmaking tradition.
Summary: The Swiss watchmaking capital is far more than that, such as Bill, where the Swatch Group headquarters is located, Grunchen, the watchmaking center of the world, and Schaffhausen, where IWC is located, etc. These watch capitals produce most of the world’s watches every year. Wandering in the ‘Kingdom of Watches and Clocks’ in Switzerland, you will feel that watches and clocks are everywhere, and the watch culture has already penetrated into the life of this small European country. If you are a watch enthusiast, you might as well plan a Swiss watch tour and have a real intimate contact with Swiss watches. (House of Watches / Text Source)

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