Watchmaking

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Audemars Piguet 38mm Code 11.59 Selfwinding watch in 18-carat pink gold, featuring a detailed dial and elegant case.

Watches & Jewelry

Audemars Piguet Unveils New 38mm Code 11.59 Watch

Audemars Piguet has launched a new 38mm Code 11.

Henry Caldwell·May 12, 2026

An extremely detailed and complex watch movement with numerous gears, springs, and complications, showcasing intricate engineering and artistry.

Watches & Jewelry

What is High Complication Watch Engineering and Artistry?

In 2014, Patek Philippe released a watch for its 175th birthday that contained 1,366 individual components and 20 distinct functions.

Henry Caldwell·May 10, 2026

Close-up of a watchmaker's hands assembling a luxury watch movement, highlighting intricate details and craftsmanship.

Watches & Jewelry

Luxury Watchmakers Are Quietly Embracing Sustainability.

Some experts observe the watch industry engaging in 'greenhushing,' a deliberate downplaying of communications regarding sustainability efforts.

Henry Caldwell·May 10, 2026

Intricate tourbillon mechanism of a luxury watch, showcasing complex gears and springs in a dimly lit, opulent watchmaker's workshop setting.

Watches & Jewelry

What Are Tourbillons and Minute Repeaters in Luxury Watches?

Abraham-Louis Breguet, appointed master horologist in 1784, produced fewer than 50 tourbillon timepieces in the 25 years following its 1801 patent, establishing these horological marvels as exceptiona

Henry Caldwell·May 7, 2026