Longines Classique Strapwatch

Most people haven't followed Montblanc's ascension to a high-end watch maker like I have. The path they made from even making timepieces in the first place to where they are now is interesting, and only took about 10 years. Villeret 1858 collection watches are among their highest-end pieces and rely on Montblanc Villeret - which was formerly Minerva. This Grand Chronograph Enamel Dial is like an old-world pocket watch in wrist watch form. Even the back of it opens up like a pocket watch. The ena........

Jewels act like the roller bearings or bushings of a watch's internals which are used to combat friction. Friction not only reduces the lifespan of the parts rubbing against each other, it affects accuracy as well. Since jewels were intended to be used on high wear points it made sense that the harder & smoother the material that they are made of, the better the reduction of friction. In 1704 the Swiss astronomer and optician Nicolas Fatio de Duillier patented a way of drilling rubies so ........