The horological innovation that changed the race…

A pivotal moment for Lowenthal came in 1935 when Charles Jeanrenaud-Bovet introduced the “mono-rattrapante” chronograph, an innovation that simplified the traditional split-seconds chronograph by using a single seconds hand that could be stopped to record intermediate times and then released to catch up, all controlled by a single pusher.

This innovation was exclusively used by Lowenthal and Bovet Freres, tailored to the growing demands of Italian motorsport. This breakthrough redefined timekeeping for racing and cemented Lowenthal’s exclusive presence in the Italian market.