In a world that moves ceaselessly, in a century where technology eliminates the need for minute hands and mechanical mechanisms, there is an art that resists. 

The tourbillon mechanism is a significant innovation in the design of mechanical watch movements, invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801.

Watchmaking is more than just a practical skill or profession - it is an art that blends precision, innovation, and aesthetics.

Watchmaking, as one of the most intricate and demanding crafts, is a fusion of science, engineering, and artistry.

Watchmaking is an art that combines precision, patience, and a passion for mechanical detail.

Watchmaking - the art and science of crafting, repairing, and maintaining timepieces - has a long and respected history.

Providing high-quality maintenance and repair services for various watch mechanisms—whether mechanical or electronic—requires not only deep knowledge of watchmaking but also the use of specialized tools.

We spoke with Dimitris Gerontopoulos about the modern watchmaking school founded in Greece and learned many interesting things about this unique craft.

Sweating is a significant challenge in the profession of watchmaking and must be addressed with care and effective measures.

In everyday conversations and written texts, we often use the terms "chronometer" and "chronograph" interchangeably.

The escapement is a critical mechanism placed between the gear train and the regulating organ (balance wheel) of a watch.

Dimitris Gerontopoulos, founder of Greece’s first Lifelong Learning Center for Watchmaking, "Watchmaking," speaks with thediplomat.gr and Chara Pagalou about the art of watchmaking, the industry’s prospects in Greece, and offers advice to young people considering a career in the field.

The founder of Greece’s only private professional watchmaking school teaches the values of professionalism, discipline, and courage.

Proper watch servicing requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail.