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Reflecting On The Jaeger - LeCoultre Calibre 101 Movement - World's Smallest
Please enjoy the original article below by established watch writer Meehna Goldsmith. From magazines, to the freer writing form of the web, she is a knowledgeable watch junkie who knows high-end pieces. She contributes to publications such as Robb Report, International Watch, Watch Journal, among others, as well as aBlogtoRead.com. You can visit her on her website .For those stateside, the year 1929 holds dark memories of the disastrous plunge of the U.S. stock market. However, across the world in the Swiss workshops of Jaeger LeCoultre, the year 1929 is a cause for celebration: it marks the birthday of the iconic Calibre 101.At its debut, the Calibre 101 set the record for the world's smallest movement and 81 years later in 2010, it still holds this honor [Ed. Note: check out another article here discussing the life of the Calibre 101 movement]. When you think about all the patents and record-breaking feats announced every year in the world of horology, holding this distinction for su
Blancpain Air Command Chronograph Watch
Tackling the re-release of a classic is risky business. Oftentimes, I feel major brands get too cute when trying to rebirth an icon from their past. There seems to be pressure coming from somewhere in these big organisations to make changes, when sometimes it just isn't necessary. In fact, a lot of the time, it's completely counter-intuitive to bring back a powerful design and mess it up for the sake of novelty. What should be new about these re-imaginings is the level of quality we're able to achieve with modern technology. That should be enough. And with the Blancpain Air Command, back at least after many years in the cold, it seems that the world's oldest watch brand has hit the nail on the head.The Air Command has an interesting parentage. It was born in the late fifties, following the success of the fifty fathoms. The US Navy had been so impressed with Blancpain's famous dive watch, the Swiss manufacture decided to produce a very similar model for Airforce for use in the skies.