Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre SA was founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Le Sentier, Switzerland. LeCoultre was known for inventing the Millionomètre in 1844, which at the time was the world’s most precise measuring instrument and in 1847 developed a keyless system for setting and rewinding watches. He was formally recognized for his achievements at the …
TW Steel was founded in 2005 by Ton and Jordy Cobelens in the Netherlands. Despite being a relatively young watch brand, the father and son team have built an impressive motorsport collaboration portfolio that belies their relatively short history. This was no beginner’s luck though, as Ton’s involvement in the watch industry stretches back to …
Breil is an Italian luxury company that specializes in watches, jewels, fragrances, eyewear, and leather accessories. Breil was founded in Milan in 1939, and introduced their first watch in 1942. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Binda Group, founded by Innocente Binda in 1906 and also based in Milan. Binda was also known for …