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George Graham

George Graham was an important English clockmaker and instrument maker whose name is associated with precision clocks, astronomical instruments, and escapement development.

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George Graham photographs

George Graham archive photograph
Close-up of a modern Graham watch movement in an 18-karat rose-gold case, revealing its calendar mechanism and decorated bridges.
George Graham archive photograph
Modern Graham Chronofighter chronometer in rose gold, distinguished by its left-side crown and trigger-style chronograph control.
George Graham archive photograph
Portrait of English clockmaker George Graham, remembered for major advances in precision timekeeping and astronomical instruments.
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Origins and period

London, England
Historic maker active around 1700

Historical overview

George Graham in watchmaking

George Graham was an important English clockmaker and instrument maker whose name is associated with precision clocks, astronomical instruments, and escapement development.

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Known for

The deadbeat escapement, precision pendulum clocks, scientific instruments, and modern Graham-branded watches.

Historical development

George Graham was an important English clockmaker and instrument maker whose name is associated with precision clocks, astronomical instruments, and escapement development.