For the 250th anniversary of US independence, Tiffany & Co. restores its exceptional Astronomical Clock made for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
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Clock: news and watchmaking culture
From church tower clocks to precision pendulum clocks, the clock is the ancestor and elder sister of the watch. It tells the story of timekeeping and mechanical ingenuity. Passion Horlogere devotes part of its content to this broader clockmaking culture. Find our articles on clocks and the history of timekeeping below.
Before the watch, there was the clock. This page brings together our content related to clocks and to the culture of timekeeping.
At the origins of timekeeping. The first mechanical clocks appeared in the Middle Ages, often in bell towers and belfries, to mark the rhythm of city life. Over the centuries, miniaturisation and mechanical progress led to precision pendulum clocks, then to the portable watch, without the clock ever losing its role as a reference and a showcase of craftsmanship.
A technical and aesthetic heritage. From ceremonial clocks to high precision regulators, the clock long embodied the pinnacle of mechanical art. Some watchmaking manufactures still carry on this craftsmanship through exceptional clocks that extend the brand's history.
What you will find on this page. Passion Horlogère has covered this broader watchmaking culture since 2009: history, notable pieces and curiosities related to timekeeping. The articles gathered below bring together our content on the subject.