Watchmaking

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How Guilloché Works: A Guide to the Machines and Patterns of Engine-Turning

Guilloché, or engine-turning, is a revered decorative craft using specialized machinery to engrave intricate geometric patterns into metal surfaces, valued for both its aesthetic appeal and functional benefits in luxury watchmaking. This guide explores the mechanics of rose and straight-line engines, classic patterns, and the enduring appreciation for authentic, hand-executed guilloché.

Élise Dubois·October 3, 2026

French actor Omar Sy, the new friend of the house for Jaeger-LeCoultre, is shown in a watchmaking atelier, appreciating a luxury timepiece.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre names Omar Sy its new friend of the house

French actor Omar Sy, globally recognized for 'Lupin' and 'The Intouchables,' is Jaeger-LeCoultre's new 'friend of the house.

Aylin Demir·June 30, 2026

The ultra-thin Piaget x Wristcheck Altiplano Ultimate Automatic watch, a limited edition timepiece with only 30 pieces available worldwide, displayed elegantly.

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Piaget and Wristcheck unveil limited-edition Altiplano Ultimate watch

Only 30 collectors worldwide will ever own the new Piaget x Wristcheck Altiplano Ultimate Automatic, a timepiece just 4.

Aylin Demir·June 1, 2026