Chrono24 Magazine

When you work at Chrono24, the world's largest online marketplace for luxury watches, the topic of watches is unavoidable. This series will give our own watch lovers the chance to tell their stories. Some caught the watch bug after they began working at Chrono24, others had already lost their heart to the world of horology long before joining us.

In the first part of this article, we laid out the basics of modern automatic movements as well as some historical developments that have taken place along the way. Let's now jump back to the mid-20th century, where our story continues. Over the course of the 1950s, the rotor established itself as the dominant design for automatic calibers. Since then, engineers from various manufacturers have been continuously refining this system and improving its integration into the overall movement design.

The authors of the Chrono24 Magazine hand-pick the best watch offers on Chrono24. Iconic timepieces from the history books of the watch industry are among the selection, just like affordable daily wearers and special watches for watch aficionados. We hope that everyone will find a timepiece that fits their style. This week’s offers: Editor’s Picks of the Week - Eterna, Dornblüth & F.P. Journe

Baselworld 2019 was just over a month ago – 33 days, to be exact. However, it's still fresh enough in our minds to take a look back at some of the new releases. Our team was on the ground reporting on all aspects of the fair, even those beyond their personal interest. This included checking out the fascinating new releases for women.

Are you frequently under a lot of stress? Are you constantly being bombarded by reminders on various devices? In a world where smartwatches help you keep to your busy schedule, mechanical watches can allow you to find a much needed moment of peace. It may even bring back memories of how you first acquired it.

The advent of automatic movements has allowed wearers a carefree watch experience. In a previous article, we answered some basic questions about automatic watches and touched on how to take care of them. However, their impressive internal mechanisms and history warrant a closer look – this two-part article will do just that.