Chicago isn’t just a city of bold architecture, jazz and Lake Michigan. It’s also a place of discovery for watch enthusiasts. Between museums, iconic boutiques and unusual experiences, the Midwestern city offers many valuable stops for timepiece enthusiasts. Here is a selection of five not-to-be-missed watchmaking activities during a visit to Chicago. 1. Discover the […]
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Chicago and watchmaking: the little-known role of a key city in the history of time
ByBy Objectif Horlogerie /
When you think of watchmaking, the names Geneva, Biel or Le Locle immediately spring to mind. One imagines Swiss craftsmen, painstakingly working in the mountains, fashioning precision timepieces that have become synonymous with luxury and savoir-faire. Yet far from these Alpine workshops, another city played a fundamental role in the spread and development of the […]
Switzerland’s finest watch museums
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Switzerland, the cradle of luxury watchmaking, is a must-see destination for watch lovers and enthusiasts of watchmaking history. Each of the country’s watchmaking museums offers a unique insight into the art and science of measuring time. Whether you’re curious to discover historic timepieces or want to become a watchmaker, these museums are sure to satisfy […]
