The forgotten Innovations of 70’s Watchmaking

8 - Digital Revolution

8 - Digital Revolution

Emergence of Digital Watches and Their Impact on the Market The 1970s saw the emergence of digital watches, which revolutionized the watch industry. The introduction of digital displays marked a...

8 - Digital Revolution

Emergence of Digital Watches and Their Impact on the Market The 1970s saw the emergence of digital watches, which revolutionized the watch industry. The introduction of digital displays marked a...

7 - GMT and Dual Time Complications

7 - GMT and Dual Time Complications

The 1970s was a decade of innovation in watchmaking, and one of the most significant developments was the introduction of GMT and dual time complications. These features catered to the...

7 - GMT and Dual Time Complications

The 1970s was a decade of innovation in watchmaking, and one of the most significant developments was the introduction of GMT and dual time complications. These features catered to the...

6 - The Impact of Space Exploration

6 - The Impact of Space Exploration

Influence of Space Missions on Watch Design and Functionality Credit: nationalgeographic.fr Space missions have had a profound impact on the design and functionality of watches. The extreme conditions of space...

6 - The Impact of Space Exploration

Influence of Space Missions on Watch Design and Functionality Credit: nationalgeographic.fr Space missions have had a profound impact on the design and functionality of watches. The extreme conditions of space...

5b - Gérald Genta: The Maestro Behind 1970's Watch Design

5b - Gérald Genta: The Maestro Behind 1970's Wa...

One name stands out as particularly influential during this time of transformative era: Gérald Genta. Often referred to as the "Picasso of watchmaking," Genta's visionary designs revolutionized the industry and...

5b - Gérald Genta: The Maestro Behind 1970's Wa...

One name stands out as particularly influential during this time of transformative era: Gérald Genta. Often referred to as the "Picasso of watchmaking," Genta's visionary designs revolutionized the industry and...

5a - The Emergence of Design Icons

5a - The Emergence of Design Icons

The Emergence of Design Icons in the 1970s The 1970s saw the emergence of several design icons in the watch industry. These timepieces were not only innovative in terms of...

5a - The Emergence of Design Icons

The Emergence of Design Icons in the 1970s The 1970s saw the emergence of several design icons in the watch industry. These timepieces were not only innovative in terms of...

4 - The Dial as Art

4 - The Dial as Art

The 1970s was a period of bold artistic expression in watchmaking, with dials becoming canvases for creativity and innovation. Watchmakers experimented with vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and unique textures, transforming...

4 - The Dial as Art

The 1970s was a period of bold artistic expression in watchmaking, with dials becoming canvases for creativity and innovation. Watchmakers experimented with vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and unique textures, transforming...