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The horological elegance of skeleton watches

Not just time-telling devices, but miniature works of art, skeleton watches blend together mechanical complexity with architectural elegance.

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Sergio Galanti
Apr 25, 2024
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History tells us that the first skeleton watch was created by André-Charles Caron in the 1760s. Born in 1698, Caron was a master clockmaker who worked at the court of King Louis XV of France. He was …

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