Somewhere in all this lies the connection between watchmaking and filmmaking, and their shared origins in mechanical arts and sciences. As plenty of people are aware, cameras were not always powered by electricity, and filmmaking was mainly about mechanical energy and chemical processes. More directly, films create the illusion of motion by showing us 24 still frames a second, which of course is a feat of precise timing. No watchmaker actually uses this example, to our knowledge, by way of establishing links with cinema, but we like this synchronicity. In any case, both watchmaking and filmmaking are recognised cultural activities that capture something essential about human experiences.
This idea struck us when we received the news in September that AMPAS had opened its Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, with Rolex as a Founding Supporter. Rolex is already the AMPAS’ Exclusive Watch and Proud Sponsor of the Oscars ceremony, which is the official description from the press release on the opening of the museum.
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DARING VENTURE
Tudor partners Swiss Watch For New Boutique at The Exchange TRX.
GEEKING OUT
The biggest artisanal watch enthusiasts gather in Singapore for a weekend unlike any other in our region of the world.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Once seen as niche players, independent watchmakers are increasingly visible within the industry as reflected in this year's edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
DYING OF THE LIGHT
Hamilton updates the Khaki Field Murph once again, this time with a sparkling new white dial and a robust stainless steel bracelet.
OPEN SECRET
Ernest Borel left no stone unturned when creating the Grandeur Skeleton duo.
GOTHIC INSPIRED
Ernest Borel's Grandeur Big Date leans into the famed European architectural movement.
LIGHT TOUCH
Maurice Lacroix adds ultra-light titanium options to their ever-expanding Aikon collection.
LAST WORD
Longines introduces a smaller version of the Spirit Zulu, this time in titanium.
RACING PEDIGREE
Bell & Ross brings the worlds of motoring and aerospace together in the BR-X5 Racing.
AUTUMN HUE
Grand Seiko continues its celebration of the 20th anniversary of Calibre 9R with the limited edition SBGA499.