Watchmaking Heritage

Dive into the culture and history of watchmaking with Objectif Horlogerie. Discover how great inventors, legendary watchmaking houses, and groundbreaking innovations have shaped the art of measuring time.

From the birth of the first pocket watches to today’s modern masterpieces, trace the key milestones that have marked centuries of horological evolution.
Through our in-depth articles, explore the world’s rich watchmaking heritage, artisanal traditions, and the profound cultural influence of watches throughout history.

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of time and craftsmanship.

Watchmaking Heritage Watchmaking in Canada

What watchmaking activities are there in Chicago?

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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 […]

Watchmaking Heritage Watchmaking in the United States

Chicago and watchmaking: the little-known role of a key city in the history of time

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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 […]

Watchmaking Heritage Watchmaking in France

France’s finest watchmaking museums

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In France, the art of watchmaking has a rich and fascinating history. France’s watchmaking museums offer enthusiasts of watches and complex mechanisms the opportunity to immerse themselves in this delicate and sophisticated world. Each museum unveils treasures of ingenuity and precision, testimony to centuries-old know-how. Among them, several establishments stand out in particular. The Saint-Nicolas […]