HISTORICAL MASTERS · 1768–1853
Louis Moinet
FRANCE
Portrait via Wikimedia Commons
KNOWN FOR
Early chronograph innovation
MOST FAMOUS WORK
Compteur de Tierces
WHY THEY MATTER
Louis Moinet is credited by the modern Louis Moinet brand with creating one of the earliest known chronograph-style timing instruments.
WATCHUCATION TAKEAWAY
The chronograph began as a scientific timing tool before becoming one of the most beloved watch complications.
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