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In 1934, Mido launched the Multifort design, [5] the first Mido to use a self-winding automatic movement. [citation needed] It was shock-resistant, anti-magnetic and water-resistant. In that same year Mido launched watches with unbreakable mainsprings. This was also the very first time that any watch manufacturer utilized this type of spring ...
Paul Gerber (born 1950), , Swiss watchmaker, Zürich. Michel Parmigiani (born 1950), Swiss watchmaker. Parmigiani. Jean-Pierre Musy (born 1951), Swiss watchmaker, responsible for R&D at Patek Philippe. Ludwig Oechslin (born 1952), Italian watch engineer, La Chaux-de-Fonds, former director of the International Museum of Horology.
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The history of watches began in 16th-century Europe, where watches evolved from portable spring-driven clocks, which first appeared in the 15th century. The watch was developed by inventors and engineers from the 16th century to the mid-20th century as a mechanical device, powered by winding a mainspring which turned gears and then moved the ...
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Here's the history and meaning behind Women's history month colors: purple, green, white and gold. Experts explain the fascinating origins.
This list is a duplicate of Category:Watch brands, which will likely be more up-to-date and complete. Manufacturers that are named after the founder are sorted by surname. Manufacturers that are named after the founder are sorted by surname.
In 1941, Taylor became the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in botany in the United States, and the first woman of any race to gain a Ph.D. in science from Fordham University.