The purpose of jewels in watch movements is to reduce friction - that's the easy part. Their use dates back to the start of the eighteenth century, in London, when the manufacturing skills were ...

Jaeger-LeCoultre has held the record for the world’s smallest mechanical movement – since 1929. The caliber 101, a mere 14mm long and less than 5mm wide, is still used today. It drives two new high ...

Two of Cartier’s signature watch designs are its mysterious movements and the inventive shapes of its cases. For the upcoming Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), the luxury watch trade ...