CORT�BERT: THE OLDEST VOICE IN THE JURA: A Collector?s Guide to the Hidden Masterpieces of Swiss Military Horology (The Forgotten Horology Series)

JANG, KIM

ISBN 13: 9798198557741

Published by Independently published, 2026

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Synopsis:

A forgotten Swiss watchmaker.
A hidden connection to the early Rolex era.
One of the greatest undervalued opportunities in vintage horology.

For decades, Cort�bert remained overshadowed by names like Rolex, Omega, and Breitling. Yet among serious collectors, the brand earned a reputation for extraordinary movement finishing, military-grade reliability, and authentic Swiss craftsmanship from the Jura tradition.

In CORT�BERT: THE OLDEST VOICE IN THE JURA, Kim Jang uncovers the remarkable story of a manufacture tied to the Heegler network in Biel/Bienne during the formative years of early Rolex-era production — while also producing some of the finest overlooked military and luxury watches of the twentieth century.

Inside this definitive collector’s guide, you’ll discover:

The legendary Caliber 616
Dirty Dozen W.W.W. military watches
Valjoux 72 chronographs with elite finishing
Professional authentication techniques
How to spot fakes, refinished dials, and polished cases
Comparisons versus Rolex, Omega, Heuer, Tudor, and Breitling
Investment-grade vintage watch strategies

More than a watch book, this is a journey into the hidden architecture of Swiss horology — where craftsmanship mattered more than branding, and mechanical excellence survived under forgotten names.

Some collectors buy logos.
Others buy mechanical truth.

This book is for them.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: CORT�BERT: THE OLDEST VOICE IN THE JURA: A ...
Publisher: Independently published
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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