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Louis Moinet

Louis Moinet devised the 1815–1816 Compteur de Tierces for astronomical timing and published a substantial horological treatise. 1

Design and fabrication are distinguished: FHH credits construction of the Compteur to Jean-Nicolas Fortin.

At a glance

Place
France
Dates
1768–?

The watchmaking story

Useful places to start with Louis Moinet's work include Compteur de Tierces and Traité d’Horlogerie (1848). 1

Louis Moinet worked independently; the source does not establish an atelier name. 1

Abraham-Louis Breguet circle provides historical context for this work rather than a brand relationship. 1

Scope: Direct watchmaking

Why this person is included

Documented original work

Background and working context

Affiliations and workshops: Independent; Abraham-Louis Breguet circle

Geographic ties: France. Documented workplace / industry location

Brands, workshops, and other relationships

  1. Unnamed independent practice · Inherited source-linked record; relationship classification reviewed, sources not reopened

    Independent practice (name not established) — Own watchmaking practice. Watchmaker, inventor and author 1

    Legacy affiliation: Independent; Abraham-Louis Breguet circle. Person-level contribution: Devised the 1815–1816 Compteur de Tierces for astronomical timing and published a substantial horological treatise.

    Original affiliation wording: Independent; Abraham-Louis Breguet circle. No present-day employment or ownership inferred.

  2. Context / no named watch brand · Inherited source-linked record; relationship classification reviewed, sources not reopened

    Abraham-Louis Breguet circle — Context / not a brand relationship. Watchmaker, inventor and author 1

    Legacy affiliation: Independent; Abraham-Louis Breguet circle. Person-level contribution: Devised the 1815–1816 Compteur de Tierces for astronomical timing and published a substantial horological treatise.

    Original affiliation wording: Independent; Abraham-Louis Breguet circle. No present-day employment or ownership inferred.

Evidence and limitations

This dossier connects 2 field-specific evidence records with 1 public source. Known links only; full career not established

Claim qualifications (2)
  • Noteworthy contribution: Foundation account distinguishes Moinet's conception from Fortin's construction; primary technical records not newly examined. 1
  • Representative work: Foundation account distinguishes Moinet's conception from Fortin's construction; primary technical records not newly examined. 1

Sources

  1. Louis Moinet: Pioneer of Chronography and ArtFondation Haute Horlogerie · Institutional / association · Not stated

    [S0096] Fondation Haute Horlogerie. "Louis Moinet: Pioneer of Chronography and Art." Not stated. https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/watchmaking-knowledge/encyclopedia/louis-moinet Accessed 2026-09-13.

    Source context

    Relationship to subject: Associated professional body

    How it was checked: Opened and read

    Limitation: Post-consolidation gap-resolution pass: Original source text inspected; not independent corroboration of every profile clause.

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