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Breguet and literature
In 1886, the renowned entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre writes about the Breguet chronometres in his "Souvenirs entomologiques" Livre III, "Etude sur l'instinct et les moeurs des insectes":
Une machine se juge, non d’après tel ou tel rouage, mais d’après la nature du travail accompli. Le monumental tourne-broche d’une auberge de rouliers et le chronomètre Bréguet ont, l’un et l’autre, des rouages engrenés de façon à peu près similaire. Mettrons-nous ensemble les deux mécaniques ? Oublierons-nous que l’une fait tourner devant l’âtre un quartier de mouton, et que l’autre fractionne le temps en secondes ?
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Explore Abraham-Louis Breguet's overlooked role in the Société d'Encouragement pour l'Industrie Nationale (SEIN) and its impact on his legacy.
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Discover Abraham-Louis Breguet's hidden connections in Constance de Salm's 'Liber Amicorum'. Ratskunk uncovers rare historical insights for Breguet collectors.
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Explore Breguet's tourbillon debut at the 1806 Exposition and the jury's surprising critique of watchmaking complexity. Ratskunk uncovers historical insights.
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Explore the collaboration between horologer Ferdinand Berthoud and engraver Pierre-Philippe Choffard, focusing on their work in 'Traité des horloges marines.'
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Explore Panerai's pre-Vendome history, from its Florentine origins to its military ties and transition to the civilian market, featuring insights from Stéphan Ceijka.
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Breguet and literature
In 1886, the renowned entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre writes about the Breguet chronometres in his "Souvenirs entomologiques" Livre III, "Etude sur l'instinct et les moeurs des insectes": Une machine se juge, non d’après tel ou tel rouage, mais d’après la n...
translation
A contraption is not to be judged by this or that wheel, but by the nature of the work done. The monumental roasting-jack of an inn for carters and the Breguet’s chronometre both have wheels engaged in an almost similar way. Shall we put these two mechani...