A luxury watch is not purchased; it is adopted. It begins its life not on a production line, but in the collective imagination of generations of watchmakers, designers, and engineers. To understand its allure, one must look beyond the face and into its soul.
The movement, or calibre, is the soul of the watch. This intricate labyrinth of gears, springs, and levers is a micro-engineering marvel. There are two principal forms, each with its own narrative.
