Category Archives: HISTORY

An unusual gold IWC arrives at our workshop for appraisal, and at first glance, its value seems to stem mainly from its weight of approximately 130 grams and the fact that it is crafted from 18K gold. But when the watch is opened, a hidden engraving changes everything. A 1961 IWC Caliber 8531, the name P. Bruhin – Schwyz, and a dedication marking the completion of an apprenticeship lead us to a Swiss family of watchmakers with a history dating back to 1848 — and ultimately to the 92-year-old man to whom the watch belonged and from whom it had been stolen decades earlier. A true story that proves that some watches don’t just measure time. They carry it with them.

Discover the little-known history of Sicura, the Swiss company that found itself at the center of the Quartz Crisis and was linked to Breitling’s rescue. A journey through vintage Sicura watches from the 1960s and 1970s, as seen through the eyes of a watchmaker.

A tribute to watchmaker Martin Braun: from EOS and astronomical indications, to the revival of his creations from Schaumburg and the special Greek edition.

Watchmaking in Thessaloniki has deep roots in the Asia Minor craftsmen who brought the art of watchmaking to Greece. From the refugee workshops of the 1920s to the modern service centers, the tradition continues to ring alive.

"Time is a child playing pessaries. The kingdom belongs to this child," the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus once said. From the earliest times man has tried to learn more about the 'kingdom' of time. He wanted to adapt his life and his activities to the rhythm of nature. Over the years, the clock was invented. How from the sundial did we get from the sundial to the smartwatch today? What was the evolution of the most important invention of all time? You will discover it in the following lines.

I'm sure you've all heard the name Casio at some point in your life. Maybe you have even bought some of the products of the world's most famous brand for many decades. The company was founded after World War II in 1946 in the Mitaka area of Tokyo by engineer Tadao Kashio. In the following text, you will learn more about the history of the Japanese company Casio.

A few words about SEIKO and its founder Kintaro Hattori. Taking a look back at Seiko's history from the introduction of the Timekeeper, its first pocket watch, to the present day!