LFS – Lorenz Furtwangler & Sohne
Lorenz Furtwängler (1807-1866), known as “Schmittelenz”, is one of the great figures in the history of Black Forest watchmaking. Like no other, it symbolizes the transition from domestic to industrial … Read More
Lorenz Furtwängler (1807-1866), known as “Schmittelenz”, is one of the great figures in the history of Black Forest watchmaking. Like no other, it symbolizes the transition from domestic to industrial … Read More
The spring clock is a classic mechanical clock consisting of many cogwheels driven by the energy given by a spring. The spring, in turn, is energized by the manual twisting … Read More
Around 1500, in France, Italy and Germany, the weights needed to run clocks were replaced by springs. The invention was attributed to Peter Henlein, a German locksmith. He was the … Read More
Old watches are in high demand. They are also hundreds of years old. Old watches are expensive even if they are not in good condition. The oldest watch manufacturer is … Read More