A descendant of the founder, as well as the company itself, helped shape the aviation industry.
Category: Watches and Clocks
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Putting New Life Into an Old Watch Name
The Illinois Watch Company, now far smaller than the original business, focuses on repairs, sales and its own timepiece designs.
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Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches
She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.
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A Watch With an Irresistible Tick
This new numbered-edition Omega Speedmaster sounds as good as it looks.
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Miami Steps Up in the Watch World
While the city has long attracted both brands and buyers, some recent changes are turning it into a shopping destination.
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Traveling With Watches Can Be Tricky. Just Ask Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Customs regulations vary, and experts say that the right paperwork can make all the difference.
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A Tokyo Repair Shop Creates Its Own Watch
Masa’s Pastime hasn’t named its timepiece yet, but intends to introduce the wristwatch in April.
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This Watchmaker Admits to a Longtime Obsession
Bernhard Lederer says the escapement, the part of a mechanical timepiece that regulates the gears, has fascinated him for decades.