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YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance

YEMA has unveiled the new Granvelle Renaissance, a refined evolution of its architectural dress watch inspired by the historic Granvelle Palace in Besançon, France. Reinterpreted in a more compact 37.5mm format, the watch draws on the proportions and decorative motifs of the 16th-century Renaissance landmark, which today houses the Museum of Time in the heart of France’s traditional watchmaking region. Check out the Jack Mason … Continue reading YEMA Introduces the Granvelle Renaissance

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The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard Why France’s horological identity is stronger, more diverse, and more globally compelling than ever before For a country synonymous with haute couture, gastronomy, and artistic heritage, it has always seemed curious that French watchmaking lived so long in the shadow of Switzerland. The borders between the two countries may blur in the Jura mountains, but for much of the 20th century—and certainly … Continue reading The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

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