Fabrication de la roue d'échappement pour une montre de poche anglaise à échappement Duplex à l’aide d’une machine suisse à tailler les roues restaurée datant du xixe siècle

Chronométrophilia Bulletin N°89, Switzerland 2022

This article, written by Ioannis Monos, refers to his restoration of an 19th century English duplex pocket watch and in particular to the construction of the special escape wheel using a restored Swiss wheel cutting engine of the period. This machine, found 45% incomplete, had previously been fully functionally restored by the author. The reader can follow the various techniques and methods of the era, which were used to calculate and manufacture this component. The mentioned works were done in Greece.

L’histoire d’une machine à guillocher découverte dans le Jura suisse et restaurée à... Athènes (2^eme partie)

Chronométrophilia Bulletin N°87, Switzerland 2021

This article, written by Ioannis Monos, covers the construction by the author of a rare attachment of the Swiss engine turning lathe (tour à guillocher), that enables it to be converted into a straight line engine (machine à guillocher ligne droite). The reader, at first, can be informed about the research done by the author at the International Museum of Horology in La Chaux De Fonds, Switzerland in 2018 and next, can follow the various techniques and methods used in the construction of this accessory. Finally, he reads about the evaluation of its operation and gets some additional information regarding the construction of engine turned dials. The construction project has taken place entirely in Greece.

L’histoire d’une machine à guillocher découverte dans le Jura suisse et restaurée à... Athènes (1^re partie)

Chronométrophilia Bulletin N°86, Switzerland 2020

This article, written by Ioannis Monos, covers the restoration project of a rare Swiss rose engine (tour à guillocher) and the reproduction of its lost parts. This machine, which dates back to the second part of the 19th century, was found in the Swiss Jura in a very bad and incomplete condition and was restored in Greece. The reader can follow the various techniques and methods used to calculate and create the lost pieces, but also get information about the history and use of this wonderful tool.

Restauration d'une montre de poche signée Dubois & Fils

Chronométrophilia Bulletin N°77, Switzerland 2015

This article, written by Ioannis Monos, covers the restoration project of a rare pocket watch movement and the making of its missing silver case. The watch dates back to the beginning of 19th century. It was made by the renown Swiss maker Dubois et fils, Locle. The reader can go through different watchmaking techniques and tools of the pre-industrial era and the making of a handmade silver case.

Des répliques d’ outils horlogers anciens faites en Grèce

Chronométrophilia Bulletin N°65, Switzerland 2009

This article, written by Ioannis Monos, covers the replication project of antique 19th century watchmaker's tools and accessories of Swiss design. The list contains a wheel cutting engine and its accessories, a jewelling lathe, a special tool for polishing the teeth of cylinder escape wheel, a machine for polishing the leaves of pinions, and a tool for making the Geneva waves decoration.

Horology: How love turns to art

Eleftherotypia Greek newspaper, Greece 2010

An Ioannis Monos' interview to the Greek newspaper Eleftherotypia about traditional watchmaking, important watchmaking people and trends.

Greek Watchmaker - Conservator of mechanical works of art

Esquire Greek magazine, Greece 2010

An Ioannis Monos' interview to Esquire Greece about traditional watchmaking and related topics.