The Timepiece Journal » watch history

Gübelin is Switzerland's most prestigious watch and jewellery family house, founded in 1854 and now in its sixth generation. As an authorised Patek Philippe retailer and Switzerland's largest jeweller, Gübelin's dual-signed vintage watches are among the most collectible in the world.

From the rhythmic sweep of a mechanical mainspring to the silent precision of quartz — discover how watch movements evolved across four generations of electronic innovation, and what that means for the timepiece on your wrist today.