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Dr. Sébastien Chaulmontet |
The Horological Society of New York has announced the special
guest for its next meeting.
The technical development of the chronograph is a
fascinating story, and there may be no one more qualified to tell it than Dr.
Sébastien Chaulmontet, Head of Movement Design for Manufacture La Joux-Perret,
Arnold & Son and Angelus Watches. At the September 12 meeting of the
Horological Society of New York, Dr. Chaulmontet will lecture on the history of
the chronograph, beginning with its predecessors, to the creation of the
so-called modern (pocket) chronograph.
Moving towards present day, the industrialization of the
complication will be discussed, along with an overview of American pocket
chronographs. The three major ébauche (blank) producers will be highlighted
along with the chronograph makers using in-house movements like Angelus,
Excelsior Park, Lemania, Longines, Minerva, Movado and Universal. Famous models
from important brands as Breitling, Enicar, Heuer, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex
or Zenith shall of course not be missed. Finally, some interesting aspects of
collecting antique and vintage chronographs will be presented.
About Sébastien Chaulmontet
Sébastien Chaulmontet is the author, with Dr Joël Pynson, of
the book “Chronographs for Collectors.” He is also an expert collector of
antique and vintage chronographs. Doctor of law and lawyer by training, he is
today a watch movement creator and head of innovation at Manufacture La
Joux-Perret, Arnold & Son and Angelus.
Monday, September 12, 2016
6:30-9 p.m.
General Society Library
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and conversation. Lecture
begins promptly at 7 p.m. All attendees are asked to sign in before the lecture
starts. Please arrive early with this in mind. Before meetings, many HSNY
members gather for food and drink at St. Pats Bar & Grill at 22 West 46th
Street.
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