Louis Moinet (1768-1853), inventor of the chronograph, was born into a prosperous family of farmers in Bourges, France, was a French horologist, sculptor and painter.
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King of Naple's clock Louis Moinet, ca.1810
Napoleon's clockcrafted in 1806 by Louis Moinet.
The first ever chronograph, although its maker, Louis Moinet, called it a “compteur de tierces.” According to hallmarks on the dust cover, the chronograph was started in 1815 and completed the following year.
Traité d'Horlogerie by Louis Moinet.
Double-page spread extracted fromTraité d'Horlogerie by Louis Moinet.Artists from France 6
About this person
Country
FranceCategory
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1768 to 1853 · aged 85
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