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Introducing the MIH Gaïa watch

HERITAGE

By Europa Star

September 2019

The Musée international d’horlogerie’s second timepiece has been unveiled and released in La Chaux-de-Fonds in honour of the the 25th edition of the eponymous prize.The idea behind this creation is to finance exceptional workmanship with the aim of preserving horological heritage.

Introducing the MIH Gaïa watch

HERITAGE

By Europa Star

September 2019

Introducing the MIH Gaïa watch

The Musée international d’horlogerie’s second timepiece has been unveiled and released in La Chaux-de-Fonds in honour of the the 25th edition of the eponymous prize.The idea behind this creation is to finance exceptional workmanship with the aim of preserving horological heritage.

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