Fakes, forgeries and the birth of the modern watch industry
Wednesday 8th July 2020
Live webinar
Dr Rebecca Struthers PhD
Through the examination of surviving examples, practising watchmaker Rebecca Struthers explores how the Swiss industry as we know it today emerged over 250 years ago out of the market for spuriously signed ‘English’ watches.
Itinerary
6pm - Arrive for a prompt 6:05pm start
6:05pm- Talk by Rebecca Struthers
7 pm - Questions
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Event Name: Fakes, forgeries and the birth of the modern watch industry
Event Description: Join us for a live webinar with Dr Rebecca Struthers. Live webinar tickets also include access to the recording. The recording will be hosted on YouTube and will be available for one year. The recording will be sent out on the Monday following the event.
Event Date: Wednesday 8th July 2020 - 6:00pm
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Dr Rebecca Struthers
Rebecca is a multi-award winning watchmaker and researcher. She co-founded Struthers Watchmakers in 2012 with her husband and fellow horologist Craig and, in 2017, became the first watchmaker in British history to earn a PhD in the field of horology. Her work has earned international acclaim and recognition resulting in her recent book deal to write a history of horology. Called Hands of Time, the book is scheduled for release in 2022 by Hodder (UK), HarperCollins (US), Penguin Verlag (Germany) and Garzanti (Italy).
Rebecca is also a former member of the Fellows Watch Department.
Rebecca is also a former member of the Fellows Watch Department.
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